Archive for Career Women
The 10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make at a Client Lunch
You finally succeeded in getting the President, buyer or manager of a large, prestigious company to meet you for lunch. You aspire to build a solid relationship with this leader in the hopes of earning the company's business. You've even heard a rumor that their business relationship with your biggest competitor is on the rocks, so you're more anxious than ever to move in and take advantage of this glorious opportunity. Not so fast, pardner! This rodeo is far from over. There are so many Read more [...]
Don’t forget personal goals in career plans
Sometimes the money crunch makes people do weird things. They may decide to give up on their dreams instead of modifying their career objectives. Or, they forget that personal goals are important when planning a new career. A career isn't just about how much money you make or what titles you get, it is also about meeting your lifelong objectives along the road.
Some of the objectives you might have are personal. Don't forget to list these goals in your career plan too. You might have a goal Read more [...]
The Basics of Public Relations
Public Relations, know to most simply as PR, is becoming more and more popular. Technology has advanced with new methods of communication creating numerous avenues for organizations and individuals to interact with the public. If you or your business is new to the whole PR concept, let us help you explore the basis.
What is Public Relations?
Public Relations is defined as "an activity aimed at increasing communication and understanding between an organization or individual and the Read more [...]
What is career success?
Everyone is different on what they consider to be good career success. While one person is going for the big bucks others may be interested in being more socially active. At the end of it all, you want to pick a career that will speak to you personally in creating a meaningful and profitable life. There is a balance.
Many people who seek only the high-dollar jobs get to a point where they switch into more community-oriented positions. Others who have spent a life in social activism might want Read more [...]
Finding funds for further education
The high cost of education should not keep anyone from furthering their career objectives through education. If you think that you might not qualify for financial aide, you will never know until you apply. Financial aide can vary from school to school. If you have a choice of several different schools, the odds are that the financial aide packages they can put together vary with the number of school applications you made.
While it is true the Federal government has cut back drastically in Read more [...]
Do you need a career coach?
If you are feeling stuck about the direction your career is going, or perhaps even clueless as to what career options are available for you out there, then perhaps talking with a career counselor can shine some much needed light upon your professional path. Career counseling has really evolved in the last decade into a niche consulting area. Career counselors are highly skilled in providing accurate assessments to an individual about their career options based upon not only the educational qualifications Read more [...]
Show Up, Speak Up and Step Up – 3 Leadership Strategies to Help Women Get Ahead in the Workplace
The thought of stepping into a leadership role often intimidates women. But in today's economy shying away from the limelight is no longer an option. In fact, stepping into a leadership role is necessary to ensure success and longevity in your career. You can begin to carve out your leadership niche in 3 steps if you Show Up, Speak Up and Step Up. Here's how:
1) Show Up: If you want to get ahead in your career, you have to be seen. People need to know who you are and what you bring Read more [...]
Is education out of your reach?
After researching other positions, you realize that you need further education to transition to a new career. Going back to school can be daunting for someone who has a family, a full-time job, and/or limited resources. You may be looking at these qualifications and time commitments and wondering if it is just beyond your reach to aspire to more education. It never is too late to get more education. The impact on finances in statistics show that further education pays off in higher wages and better Read more [...]