Your Career

“It doesn’t matter whether you’re applying for a junior or senior role. If you don’t feel confident, if you don’t feel like you look professional, you’re not going to get the job.”

Simple smiley faces just got a whole lot more complicated.

It may actually work in one’s favor.

From inspiring books to unsupportive bosses, here’s what made seven women leave their day jobs to go it alone.

Ever wondered how a ballerina gets ready backstage? How a singer gears up to perform at Coachella? Four women share their tactics for getting in the zone.

Elecia Allen is risk-averse by nature—but she quit her job and moved across the country to follow her passion anyway.

M.M.’s Director of People shares tips on setting realistic boundaries, getting the most out of onboarding, and establishing yourself as an expert.

Foundation, eyeliner, and mascara have even more meaning now.

You got your résumé into tip-top shape, and you landed the interview. Here’s what NOT to do next.

These women learned the hard way—so you don’t have to.

Plus, contribute to M.M.’s time capsule, and we’ll follow up in one year with reflections on what has (and hasn’t) changed.

Want to make a difference in the world, but aren’t sure where to start? The Executive Director of MIT Solve shares her advice.

Change is never easy, but it can also be an important catalyst for self-discovery.

Executive and leadership coach Kacey Cardin shares her advice for prioritizing purpose-driven work.

Author, professor, and equity expert Minda Harts shares concrete steps to create an equitable and psychologically safe environment for all employees.

“Working in fashion, I am fortunate to be in a space that fosters and encourages creativity. But many cannot say the same.”

Find out what M.M. customers—and employees—wore, watched, and did this year.

In partnership with The Harris Poll, M.M.LaFleur surveyed 800 women to learn how the pandemic has changed the trajectory of their lives. What we discovered was that the majority of women want the same thing: time.

This is what you should know about yourself before making a major change in your career or your life.

Whether you’re heading back into the office or still stuck on Zoom, chances are your small-talk skills could use a tune-up.

Investing in getting to know your colleagues can have a major impact on your happiness at work—and it doesn’t have to be time-consuming, awkward, or uncomfortable.