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““It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ―George Eliot
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 [...]
Is Business a Satisfying Career?
For many women re-entering the workforce, starting a home based business or a small-scale business is a favored option. Though myths and stories are many around starting a new business and most importantly sustaining it, a question here to ponder at – is business a satisfying career? Business week has a great retarget of articles on [...]
Career Directions for the Generation Y – the Newcomers to the Workplace
Career Changes for a Millennial At present, an average American is changing jobs around 8-12 times in his/her lifetime, and 3-4 career changes to say the least. I foresee a more volatile and fluid career path for the generation millennial. If a whole set of millennials are undergoing such massive changes in their career, coaching is [...]