Author Archives for Yana

On Coffee

March 30, 2017 11:45 pm Published by Comments Off on On Coffee

Recently, one of my inspiring fellow fellows shared an exciting article on Facebook, and it spurred all sorts of thoughts in...


Devex Global Development Career Forum: Why and How

March 29, 2017 6:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Devex Global Development Career Forum: Why and How

Devex Global Development Career Forum was held in Washington, DC on March 24, 2017. Those of us who had over...


Chop’t and the Essence of American Culture

February 28, 2017 11:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Chop’t and the Essence of American Culture

 As I was eating a dinner at Chop’t in Chinatown tonight, I could not help being astonished by the American attitude...


CV Writing: Visual Appeal and Structure

January 31, 2017 11:45 pm Published by Comments Off on CV Writing: Visual Appeal and Structure

This is going to be a freestyle digest of multiple sources on resume writing. As before, I cannot recommend enough...


Post-webinar Q&A: Online Courses on CV

December 26, 2016 11:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Post-webinar Q&A: Online Courses on CV

“There are two fundamental equalizers in life – the Internet and education.” – John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems (1999) Q:...


Post-webinar Q&A: Cover Letter

December 26, 2016 7:27 pm Published by Comments Off on Post-webinar Q&A: Cover Letter

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Dr. Seuss Following my first very own webinar on strategic...


Networking in DC: Healthy Alternatives

November 20, 2016 9:29 pm Published by Comments Off on Networking in DC: Healthy Alternatives

Now, how about re-thinking conventional happy hour networking? Below are few more ideas to entertain while you are planning your...


Networking in DC: Target, Plan and Conquer

November 10, 2016 12:10 am Published by Comments Off on Networking in DC: Target, Plan and Conquer

Networking is The buzz word here in Washington, DC. It is this kind of a magic combination of sounds that...


Arrival in Washington, DC and First Impressions

June 2, 2016 12:14 am Published by Comments Off on Arrival in Washington, DC and First Impressions

My first impression of Washington DC upon arrival in May is surprisingly mixed. And what I mean by this is...