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““It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ―George Eliot
How to Handle Work-Life Balance Questions during an Interview
If you have some priorities in life regarding flexible working or part-time work, it is good to inform of your expectations during an interview, because if you are unable to convey to the recruiters/hiring managers to what you truly want, a few months or year down the new job, you might not be satisfied with the [...]
Career Rediscovery for a Grandma – Back to College in her 40s
"The man who is too old to learn was probably always too old to learn." ~Henry S. Haskins I got to know Susan at a women’s discussion forum and was impressed when she informed us that after working for around 15 years in an office job, she is heading back to college – she’s in her [...]
Women Leaving the IT Workforce – On the Rise
“Women accounted for 16.6 percent of all network and computer systems administrator positions in 2006, down from 23.4 percent in 2000. At the management level, the imbalance persists. Among computer and IS managers, for example, 27.2 percent were women in 2006.” (Source InfoWorld) “While women represent almost 60 percent of the workforce, they account for only [...]
Feeling Stuck – Are you in a Job you would rather not be in?
Any of these statements resonates with your thoughts? Ah Monday morning, another day, another start to a week, the 9-5 that I would rather not be in! I am just not performing to the best of my abilities at work? I could do more but my boss just does not understand. I feel stuck in this [...]
Résumé Tips – for Women Re-entering Work
First thing you must know when writing your resume - It is alright if you have a conspicuous employment gap in your resume. Your resume must focus on how best you would serve the requirements for the job you aspire for. Your resume should talk about what abilities and skills you have to fill in for [...]
5 Tips to help you beat the Fear of Interviews
“Thinking of the interview or the forthcoming presentations makes my hands and legs tremble, I feel nervous and cannot breathe easily.” It is not uncommon to experience fear or anxiety before an interview, but since the interview process is your gateway to the job, you must make efforts towards addressing this issue honestly. Here are some [...]