advice - Women Communicators of Austin

Do Job Titles Matter?

by Women Communicators of Austin | Apr 19, 2026 | advice, Ask a Mentor, Blog, career

The linear career path can be a myth. Think of your career less like a ladder and more like a jungle gym.

Can I fire my client?

by Women Communicators of Austin | Jan 3, 2026 | advice, Ask a Mentor, Blog, career, Confidence, Freelance Tips

Approach the break-up with positivity and professionalism to end a relationship without burning a bridge.

How can I get the information I need out of a job interview?

by Women Communicators of Austin | Aug 14, 2025 | advice, Ask a Mentor, Blog, career

Grab the wheel to steer the course of your interview and learn whether you actually want the job.

How can I make my resumé stand out?

by Women Communicators of Austin | Jul 13, 2025 | advice, Ask a Mentor, Blog, career, Marketing & Self Promotion

Tailor and target. Highlight what sets you apart. Keep it concise. WCA peer mentors offer their tried-and-true tips on writing a resume that’s ATS-friendly.

Ask A Peer Mentor: How can I find clients for my new consulting practice?

by WCA | Jan 24, 2025 | advice, Ask a Mentor, Blog, Freelance Tips

What do experienced consultants and freelancers recommend as the best ways to develop new business? Everyone tells me to tap into my network but what does that really mean?

Facing Unemployment and Strategies to Beat It: For New College Grads

by WCA | Aug 1, 2024 | advice, Blog, career, Guest Posts, Networking, Student Spotlight

My name is Hope Capwell and I’m a Communications intern for Women Communicators of Austin. I’m a student at Sam Houston State University studying mass communication and beginning my budding career. At the start of my senior year, I had a difficult time finding...