Any woman who has ever pumped breast milk between meetings, arrived late to daycare pickup (once again), or been passed over for a promotion because she leaves the office earlier than childless colleagues knows the struggle of trying to combine work and motherhood. The pressure to climb the corporate ladder while also throwing Pinterest-perfect birthday […]
Make It Better is hiring a full-time Assistant Editor. As the Assistant Editor, you will work closely with the Editor in Chief and Digital Editor. Responsibilities Participate in the development of and oversee the execution of our social media strategy Oversee day-to-day social media initiatives, including writing and posting content and developing strategies to optimize user […]
Women today are more likely to work outside the home than ever before. And unlike previous generations, the majority of 21st century households see two incomes as a necessity rather than a luxury. It’s understandable that today’s pregnant workers strive to keep earning a paycheck for as long as feasible while awaiting their happy arrival. For […]
Après, a company working to help women return to the workforce, has invited Make It Better Media Founder and Publisher Susan B. Noyes to appear on its career advice podcast Aug. 10. (Listen to the podcast here.) Providing advice to women looking to return to work has been one of Make It Better’s long-time passions […]
Hillary Clinton just became the first woman ever nominated by a major political party to be our next president. Michelle Obama just delivered an emotional, moving speech that will go down in history, bringing the crowd to its feet at the Democratic National Convention. As we watch these two Chicago women breaking ground and inspiring our […]
Make It Better is currently accepting intern applications for editorial, production and advertising sales and marketing. Full-time and part-time positions are available from September-December. Students can also intern over their winter break. Interns will receive a stipend and are encouraged to receive college credit. Editorial Intern: Must be an enrolled college student (or recent graduate) majoring […]
Whether you have a bored college student hanging around the house this summer, or you’re looking for assistance with a party, a move or yard work, or need computer help or a last-minute babysitter, QuadJobs has you covered. QuadJobs was created by three moms who wanted to help local college and grad students find small jobs […]
Dacher Keltner is fascinated by the dynamics of power that permeate the everyday. “Power shapes our every interaction,” says the professor of psychology at University of California, Berkeley and co-director of the Greater Good Science Center, who also happens to be the consulting psychologist behind Disney’s recent Pixar blockbuster “Inside Out.” He’s talking about everything […]
Make It Better is currently accepting intern applications for our production team. Full-time and part-time positions are available May-August, as well as September-December and January-April. Interns will receive a stipend and are encouraged to receive college credit. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and any additional items requested below to erica@makeitbetter.net. Production Intern: Must be an […]
Adam Grant is a rule-follower. The author and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania recounts the one and only time he was called to the principal’s office as a kid: “I found out I wasn’t in trouble and still cried.” After spending the past five to seven years trying to understand people […]
