Career Advice

Like many of Mrs. Type A readers, you are likely pursuing a professional career focused on obtaining and thriving in a management position.  You’ve worked hard for many years and have made substantial contributions to your company.  Now it’s time to get promoted to management!!  As you continue on this path, it’s important to know […]

Congrats! You have a new job that you are excited about. But, soon after you sign the acceptance letter, the realization sets in….you don’t know if you’re going to be successful in your new job. Or you worry that you won’t like your new colleagues…or your new boss. Or the work you’re assigned. When you […]

You look around and all you see are male leaders at your company.  In fact, the top 10 most powerful business executives (according to Forbes) are ALL men.  100% of them.   When you don’t see people like you (i.e.,  women) in leadership positions at your company, you may ask yourself, “can I also be a […]

Mrs. Type A, Thank you for your resume template and your Interview Prep Guide! I was able to obtain a promotion at another company. I’m excited, but realized I wasn’t sure how to tell my boss I’m leaving. Do you have a post on that? Kathy Congrats, Kathy! Glad my Resume and Interview Prep Guide […]

It’s probably the midyear review cycle at your work.  Like all Type As, you have likely exceeded your boss’ expectations on your projects and work so far.  However, you may be frustrated that, despite excellent work, you didn’t receive the top rating or even the next big project.  At year-end, you may not have received […]