
Kat Boogaard
Kat is a Midwest-based freelance writer, covering topics related to careers, productivity, and the freelance life. In addition to The Muse, she's a contributor all over the web and dishes out research-backed advice for places like Atlassian, Trello, Toggl, Wrike, The Everygirl, FlexJobs, and more. She's also an Employment Advisor at a local college, and loves helping students prepare to thrive in careers (and lives!) they love. When she manages to escape from behind her computer screen, she's usually babying her two rescue mutts or continuing her search for the perfect taco. Say hi on Twitter @kat_boogaard or check out her website.
ARTICLES BY Kat Boogaard


byKat Boogaard
5 Ways to Be a More Inclusive Co-worker


byKat Boogaard
Why You Need an Employee Advocacy Program (and How to Start One)


byKat Boogaard
Here's How to Make Your Mark at a Big Company


byKat Boogaard
How to Request Disability Accommodations During a Job Search


byKat Boogaard
5 Telltale Signs You’re Burnt Out at Work (and What to Do About Them)


byKat Boogaard
4 Tips for Responding to "Sell Me This Pen" in an Interview


byKat Boogaard
How to Make Your Workplace More Accessible to People With Disabilities


byKat Boogaard
16 Questions You Never Even Realized You Had About Short-Term Disability Benefits


byKat Boogaard
What Is FMLA Leave (and How Do You Take it)? Here's What to Know


byKat Boogaard
Here’s How to Take Full Advantage of Your Company’s Benefits


byKat Boogaard
How Your Job Descriptions Could Be Excluding the Best Candidates


byKat Boogaard
25 Companies We Love Right Now


byKat Boogaard
Here's One Gender Gap Where Women Are the Winners


byKat Boogaard
How to Keep That New Year's Resolution Mentality All Year Long


byKat Boogaard
What Kind of Leader Are You? 8 Common Leadership Styles (and Their Pros and Cons)


byKat Boogaard
Employer Spotlight: Terra Vicario on Viventium's Candid and Collaborative Culture


byKat Boogaard
Diversity Without Inclusion Isn't Enough


byKat Boogaard
The STAR Method: The Secret to Acing Your Next Job Interview


byKat Boogaard
How to Prioritize Employee Development When Your Company is Growing Fast


byKat Boogaard
3 Better Ways to Tell a Co-worker "You Screwed Up"

