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 Report
Further Resources: World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report
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)…
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…
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…
Slides on Health & Wellness Depression in Women The EatWell Guide
2. Inappropriate Email Addresses: When the internet arrived and getting emails were a novelty, a lot of people had rather interesting email addresses. Such addresses as ‘gorgeousbaby87@hotmail.com’ were rife. It is important to provide recruiters, potential employers and other professional acquaintances with a simple, standard email address at which they can reach you.
Fix It – Create a different email address for professional purposes. Your first and last names separated by a dot, underscore or hyphen for example, work very well.
In her book, Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg makes a counterintuitive point about mentors. Shift your thinking from “If I get a mentor, I’ll excel” to “If I excel, I will get a mentor.” It’s an important distinction to make when career building and it’s a tip that is as effective in Nigeria as it is…