Women often tell me they don’t have time. “I don’t have time to look for a job.” “I don’t have time to prepare for an interview.” “I don’t have time to exercise.” “I don’t have time to…” We all have the same 24 hours a day. The question is what …
It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m not a great believer of the commercialized aspect of Valentine’s Day, but I do see it as an opportunity for us to be grateful for the love we have in our life. Love of ourselves and love for others. Take a moment to: Appreciate, Savor, …
Last week, at a workshop I presented, one of the women asked what can we do against age discrimination. Age discrimination exists, and my best advice for you, to not let it affect you, is to stay current. Dress in a modern outfit. Walking in to an interview wearing an …
A good resume grabs the reader’s attention with a strong demonstration of the candidate’s qualifications and achievements. It helps the reader quickly get a sense of who the candidate is. Follow these 6 tips to create a top resume: Keep your resume well organized. Use a chronological format, this standard …
With unemployment hitting record low in nearly half a century, companies are struggling to fill open positions. The current market is a job seekers market. Having the upper hand, and often multiple offers at hand, candidates feel more confident negotiating their salaries with potential employers. At this point, recruiters are …
I am determined to make 2019 our best year yet! Goal Setting We are going to start the year in getting clear on what our goals are, understand the obstacles preventing us from achieving them, and set an action plan in place to help us achieve them. Join me on …
As we say good bye to 2018, I encourage you to reflect on the good and the bad you have experienced this year. Don’t dwell on the bad. See the difficulties you have experienced as challenges you have overcome, and seek to learn from them and grow in 2019. Take …
Thank you to all the women who participated in our 2018 events and made the year such a successful one. We love our community of women supporting each other through the transition back to work and their careers thereafter. Thank you to all the professionals who collaborated with me over …
Returning to work after a career pause is a change. A change for you personally, and one that usually effects the whole family. Understanding the process helps make the transition smoother. What should you expect? Transitioning back to work is not just about updating your resume. Transitioning successfully begins with …
While many employees want to work from home companies are leery of allowing them to work remotely. Employers’ concerns over employees working remotely are usually around availability, team work, communication with others, and lack of trust that the employee is actually working. Employers are usually more open to having employees …
