Category: Next Career Steps
Ready to take the next step in your career? Our articles provide expert advice and guidance for women looking to advance in their professional journey. Find the inspiration and confidence you need to succeed.
Biggest Interview Mistakes for Moms Returning to Work
Interviewing is stressful. Returning to the workforce after taking time away is stressful. I know because I've been there. Based my own painful experience, I want to make sure you know how to avoid the biggest interview mistakes for moms returning to work. You might find yourself second guessing your background. Or question your decision…
Connect Your Interests & Personality to Your Ideal Flexible Job
The world has gone a little haywire recently (in case you haven't noticed), and you might find yourself needing a flexible, recession-proof job. You might have suffered a lay-off, or maybe you need to help supplement your family's income. Or perhaps you just want a job so you don't go completely bonkers. Regardless of your…
Top Five Resume Tips for Stay at Home Moms
Writing your resume as a stay at home mom can be an intimidating experience. I literally just went through the process of finding a flexible job after being a stay at home mom for almost six years. You also might be feeling extra stress given the health crisis. Or extra pressure to get a job…
How to Take Control during Career Uncertainty
I literally just started a new job last week. Talk about bad timing! I was on the third day of my new job when the COVID-19 turmoil began to hit. The.third.day. I honestly don't know whether to laugh or cry. But here's the reality: I've got two little kids to take care of at home…
Five Tips for Working from Home With Kids
I just received news that I will be working from home with kids for god knows how long. My kid's schools will be closing starting Monday until at least the end of March. Also, I just literally started a new job earlier this week. I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Maybe a little…
Four Money Saving (and Earning) Tips for 2022
If your goals for 2022 include saving some extra cash, you're not alone. According to CNBC, roughly 70% of Americans have money-related new year's resolutions. By learning about simple money saving tips, you're moving one step closer toward your goal. But simply having a vague goal to "save money" will most likely not give you…
The Ultimate Guide to Job Search
You're ready to start the job search process. But where exactly do you start? Do you simply turn on your computer and type in "find a job in ______" into the search window? Magically, 50 perfect jobs appear right before your eyes. You get your pick of those 50 opportunities and you wind up with…
Three-Step Recipe For Writing a Great Blog Post
Sitting down to write a great blog post is much easier said than done. There's a reason the term "writer's block" is so ubiquitous. Everyone suffers from it at some point. But you don't want to stay stuck too long. Instead of wasting hours staring at your screen, try using the following simple, three step…
