By Guest BloggerThis post was originally published on Acuity Training UK, and the infographic is made by Atiq Rehman. — How do some people ace their job interviews every time? Yes, some people are naturally better than others in interviews, but it’s not luck that when people perform so well at every interview. If you’ve ever wondered how they…
By Guest BloggerI am so thankful to Krisann Rehbein for writing this piece about me and my career in architecture for Newcity. Alhamdulilah (thanks be to God) for all of these wonderful opportunities and for having the most supportive family, friends, and mentors. Chicago is filled with amazing people who are always willing to share advice and…
By MG Staff“Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson from Self Reliance All civilizations of the world, whether ancient or modern, have always encouraged, promoted, and prized acts of conformity. Our society as a whole today is resistant to change, and Newton’s first law of inertia applies to that as much…
By HareemWhether you’ve been called to an interview, or finally fulfilled your quest for employment, chances are you’re going to need to know how to dress. As with anything to do with the workforce, there are no hard and fast rules regarding the dress code. In fact, the best advice would be to take a look…
By NouranHave you ever heard that saying, too much of a good thing is a bad thing? Well, I believe that saying applies to this idea of being “practical.” Don’t get me wrong — being practical is great, but being too practical is not so great, and it may even be detrimental to your health. Well,…
By HareemThe Professional Muslim Girl series was inspired by our Editor-in-Chief’s request for an article addressing the business handshake, and how to deal with it if you are discomfited by the idea of shaking hands with your male boss or coworkers. I was excited about the article from the get-go; the problem of getting out of…
By HareemTHE INTERVIEW The interview is the final hurdle standing in between you and your job. Whether it is in-person, over the phone, or via video chat, the interview may be the first time you are speaking directly to a person who decides whether or not to employ you. Interviews are often the toughest parts of…
By HareemTHE JOB SEARCH You’ve got your resume, and you know how to write a cover letter. What’s next, you ask? Well, the simple answer would be: mail out your documents and hope for an interview. However, finding a job can often be the biggest obstacle on the path to employment. What do you do if…
By HareemTHE COVER LETTER A pristine cover letter is the second step to impressing a prospective employer. Well, technically, it’s the first; while the cover letter serves to introduce you and your resume to a recruiting agent, it should never be written before your resume is ready to go. Your cover letter may give employers a…
By Nouran“I’m going to become successful.” “I’m going to become the best Muslim ever.” “I’m going to lose weight.” These are statements that I was a little too familiar with. Oftentimes I would make goals, and fail to follow through — too often, in my opinion. Recently, however, I made a discovery that changed my life…
By HareemAs the new year unfolds, many of us are hitting the job market, enthusiastically (and not-so-enthusiastically) on the lookout for a first job, a career switch, or a fresh start. This series is intended to help you, as a Muslim woman, prepare for every step and stone on the path to a job or internship….
