Advice
Career Resources
Editorial TeamIn this section, learn about some of our partner organizations that are ready to train and hire women of the workforce. Additionally, visit our sections for seniors, students and recent grads for help with transitional occupations. Help is also available when you’re looking to add a second job to your busy schedule and when you want to launch an entirely new career from scratch.
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Negotiating Salary and Benefits
Editorial TeamConcerned about compensation? Arm yourself with data from Job Search Intelligence, which the US Department of Labor says offers the most accurate salary information available. The salary calculator gives you a personalized compensation value to take to your negotiations. Use this tool to guide the conversation to get the compensation you deserve.
Career Obstacles
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We’ve all faced major challenges: from overcoming the shock of a divorce and the need to re-enter the job market to forging an entirely new path with little to no experience. These are surmountable and we’ll show you how.
Dressing for Success: The Power of Women’s Professional Dress
Editorial TeamUpdated on July 19, 2023
The importance of professional dress, particularly for women, cannot be understated. It extends beyond simply being a matter of fashion, serving as a tool for projecting a strong, confident image that bolsters one’s professional credibility. This is backed by a survey where appearance was ranked as the most critical factor by a quarter (25%) of workers when meeting someone for the first time at work.
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Editorial TeamBefore you interview, make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into. Research that company now.
Company and Other Web Sites. For starters, zoom to the company’s website and get right to the source. Many corporate sites have an “employment” or “careers” link especially for job seekers. Not only will you find current openings and application information, they all feature extensive information on the corporate culture and philosophies, plus plenty of details on their operations. Read everything from company philosophy to media releases to executive bios. So much to see, all in just a few clicks. It’s inexcusable not to know this information inside out.
Professional Networking
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As many as 80 percent of job openings are filled by networking: which means that solid networking skills are essential to career success, especially in a competitive economy. Since most of us don’t have an “old boys network” to lean on for career advice, we’ve assembled tips and information about the value of identifying potential mentors and building a network of personal and professional contacts to aid your job search process. Here are ways for you to develop these skills and put them to work.