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Ask a Mentor: I Never Kissed the Blarney Stone

Ask a Mentor: I Never Kissed the Blarney Stone

by Danielle Urban | Mar 17, 2016 | Ask a Mentor, Feature News, Featured Home

Compiled and edited by Julie Tereshchuk. “Dear Mentors, I’d like to switch directions in my communications career and I’m sure that my experience and skills will cross over. Then I read the job ads, and I’m not so sure. Everything seems so specific. How do I...
Ask a Mentor: I Never Kissed the Blarney Stone

Ask a Mentor: Not Loving the New Job After All

by Danielle Urban | Feb 18, 2016 | Ask a Mentor, Feature News, Featured Home

Compiled and edited by Julie Tereshchuk. “Dear Mentors, I’m a mid-level communicator who put a lot of due diligence into making my recent career move. It seemed perfect… but I hate it! How long do I have to tough it out for without seeming skittish? And...
Ask a Mentor: I Never Kissed the Blarney Stone

Ask a Mentor: Help! Yours, Overwhelmed New Resolver

by Danielle Urban | Jan 16, 2016 | Ask a Mentor, Feature News, Featured Home

Written by Julie Tereshchuk. This is going to be the year I finally get my act together and figure out where I’m going with my career. But, I don’t know where to start. Any suggestions? Networking is key at every stage of one’s career. Informational interviews...
Ask a Mentor: I Never Kissed the Blarney Stone

Ask a Mentor: Any Tips On Navigating Office Holiday Parties?

by Danielle Urban | Dec 14, 2015 | Ask a Mentor, Feature News, Featured Home

Written by Julie Tereshchuk. I’m a recent graduate, who is used to client meetings and the like, but feel confused about the blurred lines at office social events. Make sure not to drink too much! Also use this opportunity to get to know your colleagues in a more...
Ask a Mentor: I Never Kissed the Blarney Stone

Ask a Mentor: My English Degree is Getting Me Nowhere

by Danielle Urban | Nov 10, 2015 | Ask a Mentor, Feature News, Featured Home

Written by Sandra Kleinsasser. I am a recent college graduate and I can’t seem to get a communications job. I thought my English degree would be enough, but maybe it is holding me back. Any suggestions? No degree will hold you back if you use it to your advantage...
Ask a Mentor: I Never Kissed the Blarney Stone

Ask a Mentor: Do you have any tips for work-life balance? I’m almost too busy to ask

by Danielle Urban | Oct 15, 2015 | Ask a Mentor, Feature News, Featured Home

Written by Sandra Kleinsasser. Dear WCA Mentors, I’m a working mom and sometimes juggling my full-time job and kids is about all I can handle. I have a feeling I could learn from someone who has already traveled this route. Would it be OK to ask for a mentor who could...
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