Career
Executive Coaching- What is all of the fuss about?
Executive coaching – what is it exactly, and why should you care? In this world of customization, think of coaching as a development solution tailored just for you. Today you can get personalized M&Ms, custom-made athletic shoes, and computers built to your specifications.
Are You Living The Life You Want
Does your life reflect what matters most to you? Do you even know what that is anymore? In the whirlwind of life, maybe you do. Maybe you don’t. High achieving women often lose touch with what they really want, especially after life becomes more busy and complex with a husband and children. Their decisions may be heavily influenced by what others expect of them…their families, friends, co-workers, and society at large. Not to mention all the self-imposed “shoulds.” High achieving women expect a lot of themselves, but often put self care last on the list.
Make it Easier for Others to Help You in your Job Search
Nobody really enjoys job hunting – especially in this economy. It may require some soul searching to figure out what you want to do next and working on your resume can be quite an undertaking. We all know that is just the beginning. The good news is that we’ve all been there, and are generally willing to help others going through the process. But I have realized that people often overlook a crucial part of the process - how to make it easy for those who have graciously agreed to help.
From Mommy Wars to Crazy Love, Meet Leslie Morgan Steiner
Leslie Morgan Steiner was the editor of the highly acclaimed Mommy Wars. She writes “On Balance,” the popular daily Washington Post online column about working motherhood. She is a frequent national television and radio guest on NBC’s Today Show, The Diane Rehm Show on National Public Radio, MSNBC, Fox News and other programs.
Getting to 50/50, Pipe-dream or New Reality?
I had a chance to sit down with Sharon Meers, co-author (with Joanna Strober) of the newly released book Getting to 50/50, How Working Couples can Have it All by Sharing it All. This book is attracting national attention, with Joanna and Sharon’s recent Today Show appearance and articles on washingtonpost.com, and
Does Volunteer Work Really Count On My Resume? 7 Tips for Moms Returning To Work
Hiring Managers, HR professionals, and recruiters all agree- Volunteer work absolutely does count! You simply have to present it in the right light.
These people really don’t mind seeing a “gap” in employment, but they do want to know what you have been doing, and what skills you’ve been using in your volunteer work that are relevant and transferable to the job you’re applying for.
The key is to present your relevant volunteer activities as things you’ve done to keep your skills sharp while out of the workforce, or to build/develop new skills.
An MBA no use for women?
Not only are MBAs expensive and at risk of losing their gold-standard status as more courses are launched every year, but now researchers have suggested they are also a bit of a waste of time for women. So what is the MBA really good for?
The latest blow to the MBA's reputation has been dealt by academics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Harvard University who studied why female MBA graduates don't tend to do as well as their male counterparts in the jobs' market.
Why Job Boards Don't Work Like They Used To
Why Job Boards Don't Work Like They Used To
By BankingorBust, LLC
Five or ten years ago, you could submit your resume to an internet job board and actually receive responses. Yes, the good old days. Today, if you primarily, or even heavily, rely on job boards for your job search you may receive a rude awakening. Here's why:
1. More internet savvy job seekers
First Lady at Howard University: "There Is No One Right Answer"
Washington Post
Februrary 11, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama told a gathering at Howard University's School of Business today that working mothers must choose their own paths, balancing work with family.
"The one thing--the one message that I have is for all of you struggling with this issue is just remember there is no right answer. It took me a long time to figure that out. There is no one right way to do any of this. And the choices and the decisions will change, given your circumstances," she told an audience at a panel discussion at the school.
