Articles by Samantha Cooper
Career Advice
Why I Didn’t Go Into the Family BusinessMy mom has been a business owner for over twenty years and her company is like the sibling I never had. Before I could walk, my mom was taking me on business trips and at 13 I was working with her clients at industry trade shows on the weekends. While most kids would fake sick [...] Read more»
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Career Advice
Why It’s Not “Creepy” to “Stalk” People on LinkedInOne of my friends recently said to me, “I want to look up the woman I’m interviewing with on LinkedIn, but I’m nervous she will think it’s creepy.” “Stop right there!” I told her, and I want all of you to repeat after me: LinkedIn is not Facebook. The professional networking tool was specifically designed [...] Read more»
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Lifestyle
The Easiest Treat to Bring to the Office Holiday Potluck or Cookie Swap‘Tis the season… for office holiday parties! For those of you who may be dreading cooking for the company holiday potluck or cookie swap, fear no more. I recently had a Thanksgiving potluck lunch with my team at work and was at a complete loss when I saw the sign-up sheet for who was cooking [...] Read more»
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Lifestyle
Work It: Must-Have Office Supplies for a Post-Grad’s First JobDon’t you miss those back-to-school shopping lists? Crayons, colored pencils, markers, and glue sticks were all the rage in third grade. However, the fun does not have to stop just because you’re all grown up now. Transitioning from college to the office can be difficult in more ways than one, especially when it comes to [...] Read more»
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Career Advice
The Importance of Being Your Own Advocate at WorkRecent college grads are used to assuming that everyone has her best interests top of mind. Parents always want to lead you in the right direction, and professors are paid to make sure you’re on track. However, in the workplace, there isn’t a person whose main priority is ensuring you’re taken care of. This is [...] Read more»
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Career Advice
Fashion Forward: How Statement Jewelry Can Help You NetworkDo you find forced networking events extremely awkward and uncomfortable? Despite being a social person, I still get shivers at the thought of overly aggressive business men and women elbowing each other to the front of a conference room to exchange business cards with a certain someone. Instead, I prefer a more natural approach when [...] Read more»
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