From the monthly archives:

July 2009

The F Word

by Anittah Patrick

What does feminism mean to you? Lilit Marcus, editor of Jewcy.com and founder/editor of SaveTheAssistants.com, shares her thoughts with The Undomestic Goddess.

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On Being Savvy: A Chat with Emily Bazelon

by Daisy Atterbury

How should savvy women approach their careers? Double X founding editor Emily Bazelon shares her thoughts with DinnerGrrls.org’s very own Daisy Atterbury.

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Soul Food

by Anittah Patrick

Can spending more time at home not only make your family happier but also signal to upper management that you’re promotion-ready? A board game entrepreneur and senior marketing executive weigh in.

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The Value Of Authentic Schmoozing

by Anittah Patrick

If you know you’re going to need help in the future getting your name, your product, or your service out in the marketplace, when should you start networking? What kinds of relationships will you need to build? Writer’s Digest editor and past DinnerGuest Jane Friedman weighs in.

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You Can Be An Awesome Manager

by Anittah Patrick

What should every manager avoid doing? Adam Kleinberg shares seven things that make people hate their bosses.

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Recap: NYC Casual Summer Dinner Party

by Anittah Patrick
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Snip: “… we had a chance to talk about what we’re looking for, what we’re doing, who we think we are and who we think we want to become. So yes, last night’s dinner party was definitely something that any authentic schmoozing posse would be proud of.”

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Help Empower NYC Girls with DinnerGrrls.org

by Anittah Patrick

DinnerGrrls.org – NYC is helping raise funds for an organization the helps empower high school girls through physical activity by attending a WNBA game. Come get your cheer on and get ready to meet the very girls that PowerPlay empowers!

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Read My Resume And Tell Me What To Do

by Anittah Patrick

What to include in your resume and your cover letter as well as the way you comport yourself at everything from a networking event to a job interview is a function of what your ultimate objective is. Writer’s Digest editor and past DinnerGuest Jane Friedman shares wisdom from Derek Sivers.

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NYC Event: Casual Dinner Party

by Anittah Patrick

Thanks to the help of our amazing summer associate Cari Sekendur, a rising senior at Washington University in St. Louis, we’re excited to announce our first official event since 2005.  This casual dinner party will take place at our office in Astor Place.  We’ll be noshing on yummy organic eats, meeting other great women, and [...]

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Job Seekers’ #1 Mistake

by Anittah Patrick

I chatted with a woman last night who was recently down sized from Big Law.  Her expertise is in real estate, and there’s not the same kind of demand for lawyers with this skill set in these times.
“Well, hey, I’ve got a commercial lease I need to negotiate if you want a fun little per [...]

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