How Do I Figure Out My Next Career Steps
- The Slide Pack: Figuring Out My Next Steps
Further Resources: World Economic Forum  Future  of Jobs ReportÂ
Further Resources: World Economic Forum  Future  of Jobs ReportÂ
“I need a new job.” Alero announces as she slides into the cafeteria booth beside her friends, all working moms at various stages in their careers. “That bad, uh?” Yinka gives her a sympathetic side-hug. “What did your boss do this time?” “Remember that assignment I wanted? The one to develop a new strategy for…
Most millennial women–and twice as many millennial women as millennial men- see becoming a parent as an impediment to their careers. Among working women with children, more than half say that being a working parent has made it harder for them to advance in their careers; only 16% of men said the same. (source: pewsocialtrends.org)…
At thirty a (wo)man steps out of the darkness and wasteland of preparation into active life; it is the time to show oneself, the time of fulfilment. Osemhen’s note: I turned 30 in September. 30 is considered a crucial year, a milestone, a benchmark. I know many of my friends who turned 30 depressed and…
As you turn 9 months, I can’t help reflecting on the past months we’ve been face to face. Is it really 39 weeks since you were placed in my arms? Has it really been that long? Because your milestones have whizzed past so fast. I’ve barely had time to catch my breath on one before…
As millennial women, we have been told all sorts. You can’t have it all. You have to choose between a career and a family. Work-life balance is unattainable. It’s a myth. And many others. But it’s 2017 and in case you haven’t noticed, women have been breaking glass ceilings in their careers WHILST managing a…
If you could go back in time, to your graduation, what advice would you give that twenty-something year old? I asked women at different stages of their lives and careers this question and they were gracious enough to share their thoughts. “Do Something That Your Future Self Will Thank You For”. Never stop learning. Improve…