Archive for the 'Women' Category

February 25th 2010
The Pregnant Job Search

From JibberJobber Blog. Posted under Job Search & Women

Jacob Share has an interesting post called Pregnant Job Hunting: When You Should and When You Shouldn’t.  I’ve never looked for a job while pregnant so I really don’t know where to weigh in (except for one thing, below). I do remember hearing more than one manager say “I will never hire a woman again,” because maternity leave was a blow to the small company. I’ve heard that a few times, but most memorable was from a woman business owner. Continue Reading »

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February 10th 2010
Mom’s life@work Post #4: Why My Kids Should Tune Me Out

From life@work. Posted under Career Management & Women

This post is the fourth in the "mom's life@work" series, which is bridging my work here with what I'm doing at Mom In The Balance. Other posts in the series include Help for the Working Mom, Blend or Separate? and How to Reduce Your Stress During the Second Shift. I talk to my kids every day about what they should be doing - with their time, their attitudes, their toys, you name it - and frequently conveniently forget that how I live my own life is my most powerful tool of influence. I can talk all I want to my middle schooler about being easy on herself when she makes a mistake, how it's important for her to take a break when she starts to feel overwhelmed, how gossip is vicious and should be avoided, and all of the other theories I have about growing up to be a successful, independent, compassionate soul. Continue Reading »

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February 9th 2010
Fifteen Books for African American Job Search & Career Management Success

From Global Diversity Solutions. Posted under Branding & Diversity & Interviewing & Job Search & Uncategorized & Women

You are the author of your career success. Below are fifteen books that may help you in composing some of your chapters. Many are recent publications and others stand the test of time. Most are written from an African American perspective. We recommend that careerists, jobseekers, diversity practitioners, employers and career services providers explore each work to determine if the books meet your needs. You can preview them at amazon.com or your local bookstore. Please let our Diversity Intelligence Blog community know what you think about them. Feel free to add other good career related publications to this list in the comments section. Continue Reading »

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February 4th 2010
Mom Returning to Work? Turn your Volunteer Work into Career Gold

From Career Coach Nancy Collamer. Posted under Women

A friend of mine has a notepad on her refrigerator that reads, "Stop Me Before I Volunteer Again!" Indeed, that is a familiar sentiment to many moms of school-age children, especially during the first few months of the fall. Unfortunately, volunteering can sometimes be a double-edged sword -- you want to be a good citizen, but volunteering can turn into a time drain that prevents you from concentrating on work-related activities. If you've been feeling conflicted about your volunteer obligations, consider "targeted volunteering."  Continue Reading »

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February 4th 2010
How to Stay Career Ready While Staying Home with Children: 5 Tips for Success

From Career Coach Nancy Collamer. Posted under Career Management & Women

Q.  Hi Nancy: After trying to juggle both a full time career and being a mom, I have decided to quit my professional career and become a full-time Mom. As much as I feel that this is the right decision, I do worry about the impact of this on my career. I’ve heard such horror stories about Moms trying to re-enter the workforce. Am I right to be concerned or should I just relax and enjoy my children during the next several years?  -- A Faithful Fan Continue Reading »

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January 22nd 2010
PROFILE: Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity Conference

From Global Diversity Solutions. Posted under Diversity & Women

Securing the D&I Future: Evolving Strategies, Meaningful Outcomes March 17 - 18, 2010 Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN About the Conference The Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity is one of the largest and most effective diversity and inclusion conferences in the country. The Forum provides a compelling learning experience fostering business and thought leadership and results-driven practices in workplace diversity and inclusion. Continue Reading »

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December 16th 2009
Mom’s life@work Post #1: Help for the Working Mom

From life@work. Posted under Career Management & Women

This post is the first in the "Mom's life@work" series that I'm writing on this blog. I'll be exploring career topics that are of special interest to mothers, such as transitioning, on-ramping, balancing, blending, and negotiating. If you're not a mom, keep reading! There are tips in these posts that apply to everyone seeking career happiness. Deciding to write this series was inspired by the world I'm immersed in at Mom In The Balance, where I help sandwich generation moms (those juggling responsibilities for both their kids and their parents) thrive, even as life feels stressful and extremely challenging. Continue Reading »

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December 9th 2009
Tips for Moms Returning to Work – Part IV

From daisy. Posted under Career Coaching & Networking & Syndicated & Women

Are you a mom returning to work?  Follow our series: Tip # 4: Connect with professional associations. You may have heard of  the ’six degrees of separation’ adage - that everyone is only separated from everyone else by six degrees. Research professional and business associations in which you have an interest, sign up for their ezines, visit their websites and read their blogs to get current information on what’s happening in the industry. Contribute to discussion forums and attend monthly meetings where you can meet and network with individuals who could provide you with the key to your next job. Put yourself in a position to meet new people - those who can get you closer to your next employer. Continue Reading »

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December 8th 2009
Tips for Moms Returning to Work – Part III

From daisy. Posted under Job Search & Women

Are you a mom preparing to return to the workforce in the New Year? Read Tip #3: Choosing the right résumé format. Employers tend to prefer the chronological résumé, which gives a historical timeline of your work experience, but this becomes problematic when you have been away from the workforce for a time. As an alternative, you could use the functional format which focuses on notable skills and accomplishments gained from a number of jobs. Use headings such as Administration, Fundraising, Event Planning and Project Management, and list your activities and achievements under those headings. Another alternative is to use a combination format, beginning with a value statement or professional summary that answers the employer’s question, “What should we hire you?” Below is an example: Continue Reading »

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December 7th 2009
Tips for Moms Returning to Work – Part II

From daisy. Posted under Career Coaching & Women

When you are taking time away from work for motherhood, keep networking. The single most important thing you can do is keep in touch with former co-workers and other contacts.

Stephanie AuWerter, Senior Editor SmartMoney.com

Today’s tip is the second in the series for moms who are returning to work: Tip #2: Fill in the gaps. You can fill the gaps by reflecting on some of the activities you were involved in while you were off. Focus on the challenges you faced, actions you took and the results those actions.  Think of your multi-tasking and organizational abilities, or your people and project management skills when you led the delegation that met with corporate sponsors for the Girl Guides. Think of how you may have sharpened your Excel skills when you created a budget to manage the household finances. These might not have been paid activities, but you were certainly honing in on your skills. Continue Reading »

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