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July 14th, 2008

Summer Slump: Finding Your Groove

My daughter was invited to a birthday party today where she expected to swim - only the kids decided to go play a little wiffle ball first. For six and seven year olds, some of them were pretty hardcore ballplayers, even wearing their softball outfits to the park. Katie, standing in her glittery […]

By Kelly -- 4 comments

February 6th, 2008

How Not to Get a Tax (or Other) Job

It’s resume season at my law office, which means we’re getting lots of emails and letters from aspiring attorneys. I’ve also received a few inquiries at taxgirl.com asking for job advice for tax professional wannabes. So, in honor of the “season”, I’m reprinting a piece that I wrote last year. Consider it […]

By Kelly -- 2 comments

November 15th, 2007

Exams are fast approaching.

Getting nervous about your grades? Need an A?
Consider entering the taxgirl.com writing competition - you could win an A! Well, sort of. Read more details here. The deadline is quickly approaching!
Tags: contests, law-school, law-students, tax

October 29th, 2007

Write a post for taxgirl - and you might get an “A” in school!

Oh yeah, you read that correctly. I’m hosting a contest for law and paralegal students at taxgirl.com.
And here’s what you can win:

a pound of organic coffee (to help keep you awake during your study sessions)
a taxgirl mug (to drink the aforementioned coffee)
your post on my site (cool mention on the resume)
bragging rights
[…]

By Kelly -- 3 comments