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Ladies, We Need To Talk About Why Coding Is The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
No, this is not an overstatement, coding is the best gift you can give yourself. Coding is such an important skill right now, and learning how to code can be a game changer for your career path. It’s also not that hard to find the tools to teach yourself this and there are tons of […]
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Let’s Check Your Fear Here So You Stop Holding Yourself Back
If I sat here and counted out for you all the times I’ve been afraid, we’d be here all year. The thing is, when things terrify me, I do them anyway. I face my fears, and they’ve included completely changing careers, quitting jobs, asking for raises, and making the stomach churning leap to work for […]
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11 Ways To Get That Significant Raise That You Deserve, Complete With How You Can Actually Ask
If you have a job you love, I’m sure it doesn’t come without some additional challenges like having to work overtime or having to deal with people in the office you just don’t like. Those things are out of your control, but asking for a raise is not! Don’t be scared! My Mom always says, “If […]
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10 Inspirational TED Talks By Women That You Need To See
These women are artists, scientists, writers, leaders, and they all come from such different walks of life. They all have one thing in common though; their messages are something you need to pay attention to. Here are 10 inspirational TED Talks by women that you need to see! They are sure to help inspire you […]
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When To Quit: Your Current Job That Is & How To Exit Gracefully
Waking up every day hating your life, dreading your commute to the office, crying at your desk because you’re just so miserable: don’t worry, I’ve been there but you don’t need to be. It is far worse to stay at a job that you just know is not for you than it is to jump […]
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Chip Chick Cheat Sheet: The Not So Secret Characteristics Successful Women In Business Possess
Elevate yourself from ordinary to extraordinary with the Chip Chick Cheat Sheet on the not so secret characteristics successful women in business possess! Don’t Just Set Goals, Achieve Them Write your goals down so you can keep your eye on the prize. Successful women don’t just set goals for themselves; they do what it takes […]
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If You Want To Be Successful, You Need To Pay Attention To Personal Branding & Here’s Exactly What You Need To Know About It
With the rise of our digital world, the increased use of social media and smartphones, the instant connectivity and internet transparency, there never was a time when personal branding was more important than now. Personal branding is pretty much a cyber essential, as well as a key piece to being successful, regardless of whether you’re […]
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The Best Books Every Business Babe Needs On Her Summer Reading List
It takes a lot to be a self made woman in today’s world. Here at Chip Chick, we love bringing you tips and tricks for how to get a leg up, and business books are an essential tool for getting ahead. There’s a wealth of knowledge to be learned out there and so many great […]
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Here Are The Top Tech Companies For Women To Work At, According To Women That Actually Work There
Fairgodboss recently did a study that outlines the top tech companies for women to work at, according to women that actually work there. Each company scores between 0 to 100, with 100 being THE best score you can possibly receive. 0 is the worst. They get their rankings from anonymous surveys and reviews that ask their […]
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Tired & Burnt Out At Work? Here’s How To Power Through To Be Your Best Self
Ah, work burn out. It’s something everyone experiences at one time or another, especially if you’re a workaholic like I am. Stress, anxiety, exhaustion, they just seem like part of the package deal that comes along with being a living, breathing, hard working being. Even if you love your job, you can still struggle with […]
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The Most Popular Programming Languages You Should Learn & Where You Can Learn Them For Free
Coding is probably the most important career skill you can gift yourself. It’s not that hard to find the tools to teach yourself this (there are tons of courses online), although yes, it is intellectually challenging. Knowing how to code will change everything you can do. Not only will it set you apart from other […]
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10 Things You Should Absolutely Be Doing If You Want To Be Successful
Success isn’t an accident. Success certainly doesn’t come easy; it’s something you have to actively work towards every day, even when you do reach the top. Here are 10 things you should absolutely be doing if you want to be successful. Put your blinders on via GIPHY Do you know what blinders are? They’re a […]
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This Is The Only City In America That Pays Women In Tech MORE Than Men
I hate to say it, but the gender wage gap is alive and well, ladies. The tech industry especially is one industry really lagging behind on paying women as equally as their male counterparts, and it’s really a lot worse than you think. It’s also not exactly a secret that the tech industry is rather […]
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Why Swiping Right Isn’t Just About Meeting A Soulmate
For years, the act of swiping has become synonymous with finding Mr. or Mrs. Right (or Right Now). You can find a no-strings- attached relationship just about anywhere nowadays. And, everywhere we turn, people are finding long-lasting matches on dating apps, which surely gives hope to us all. But what about swiping right on people […]
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Here’s How You Can Build A Diverse Career In Order To Be More Successful
I’m all about diversity, especially when it comes down to your career. Society still tends to think that your career path should simply be a straight line; going from Point A to Point B. You’re supposed to slowly and methodically work your way up the corporate ladder in your chosen industry, and that’s about it. […]
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No MBA? No Problem! Here Are 8 Ways To Get Ahead & Build Wealth Without One
A lot of girlfriends of mine are struggling with whether to pursue an MBA or not, in order to advance their careers. I think society has put certain pressures on you to feel like you need one in order to get ahead in life, but that’s just not the case. Alright, maybe if you’re an […]
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10 Things To Be Successful In Your 20s That You Ladies Should Be Doing Too
You don’t have to wait until your thirties and forties to start succeeding; there are 10 things you ladies should be doing in your 20s to get there. It certainly didn’t take me until 30 to be successful, and I’m sharing 10 things I did and continue to do that I know will help you […]
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5 Ways To Be Even More Productive At The Office So You Can Stop Staying Late
When I was in the corporate world, I would lay in bed and get anxiety about going to work the next day because I had so much to do. So much to accomplish in so little time! I frequently worked overtime and stayed late at the office. That was, until I got sick of it […]
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Here’s What Age You Should Plan On Having Children If You Value Your Career
Timing when you have your baby is something women consider for a variety of reasons, but I’ll bet it never occurred to you that timing when you have your baby is everything when it comes down to the gender wage gap. A new report just came out outlining this key information, and it’s something to […]
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11 Books You Should Read Written By Inspirational Women With Out Of The Box Careers
There are so many intriguing careers out there that are out of the box paths for a woman to take, but unfortunately it’s very difficult to get your hands on the stories of the women who work in those fields. From radio personalities to medical examiners and everything in between (including a war correspondent too) […]
