Posted on February 26 2012
At first glance you might wonder, “Why is I Want Her Job featuring a NASCAR wife? What’s her job?” Well, Samantha Busch isn’t your typical NASCAR wife. She’s a social media maven who tweets updates about her husband, Kyle Busch (driver of the No. 18 M&M’s Camry), from his pit box during the race. But Read More »
Posted on January 17 2012
Everyone’s been there: Stuck with a relationship question — to call or not to call? — and unsure of what to do next or where to turn for help. That’s where Sara Sharnoff comes in. Sara is a dating and relationship consultant. While working on her graduate degree in family therapy, Sara also worked for Read More »
Posted on January 10 2012
[Editor's Note: This is the second in a two-part series about what it's like to work at Yelp. Make sure to read yesterday's interview with Katie Burbank, Yelp's LA East community manager.] Brittany Bassett is proof it’s possible to land your dream job simply by working toward what you love. Brittany is the LA West Read More »
Posted on January 9 2012
[Editor's Note: This is the first in a two-part series about what it's like to work at Yelp. Make sure to check back tomorrow for part two of the series where we interview Brittany Bassett, Yelp's LA West community manager.] You’ve probably been encouraged more than once to try to make what you love your Read More »
Posted on December 27 2011
Anita Williams Weinberg had a problem most people dream of: the challenge of choosing between two excellent job offers. But rather than limiting herself to the obvious option “A” or option “B,” Anita created a third choice. She pitched the hiring managers on the idea of taking her on as a consultant, and then launched Poppermost Read More »
Posted on December 8 2011
In change, Kelly Ehlers saw a chance. For 12 years, she worked in traditional marketing, PR and branding. Then, when social media and mobile technology began to dramatically alter the industry, Kelly embraced the change and took a chance. She launched Evoke Brand Strategies, a firm specializing in the mobile, digital and social space. From one-time consultations Read More »
