Seven Ways to Become a People Person

By Vicky Oliver

In the words of a legendary fairy tale, maybe you’re Grumpy, maybe you’re Bashful, or maybe you’re just not all that Happy.

No big deal, because you’re terrifically Talented, and everyone knows it, right?

Not in the real world, no. When it comes to getting promoted, you’re more likely to be chosen if your boss counts “people person” among your many assets.

In fact, a recent study that followed 20,000 recent hires found that nearly half of them (46 percent) failed within 18 months — and it wasn’t because they lacked skills. Eighty-nine percent of the time it was for attitudinal reasons: inability to be coachable and get along with others.

Eight Steps to Enhance Your Career

If you’ve ever sat at a red light, you know that just a few seconds can feel like an eternity.

During Women For Hire’s Online Career Fairs, you can connect directly with a recruiter or company representative for seven full minutes to learn about exciting opportunities to enhance your career.

Here are eight ways to make the most of your seven minutes:
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Conceit vs. Confidence

By Stacia Pierce

Confidence is a key quality to your success. When you have a high level of self-confidence, you will approach every situation with a positive, winning attitude. People are drawn to those who exude confidence.

Flexible Career Choices for Women

By Editorial Team | Updated on July 17, 2023

There may come a time when you feel the need for a career change or require more flexibility in your present job. This need can arise out of various reasons—starting a family, looking after personal commitments, or simply striving for a better work-life balance.

In particular, having young children can underscore the need for work-from-home opportunities. This is where the notion of flexible work becomes invaluable, enabling women to achieve a harmonious balance between their personal and professional lives.

In the current social landscape, the idea that “flexible work is feminist” has gained traction. Women are no longer willing to return to an inflexible work system that has failed to serve their interests adequately.

Therefore, the shift towards flexible careers is not merely a phenomenon, but an empowering move that allows women to continue their professional journey without compromising on their personal roles.

Five Strategies To Advance and Own Your Professional Development

By Deborah Shane

What are you doing today to own your professional development? Are you doing the pulling or is someone else doing it for you? Careers used to move themselves, but today we are responsible for moving our careers in the direction we want them to go.

It’s really always been up to us to find, get and keep a job. Just a few years ago all you had to do was call a company you wanted to work for, or ask a colleague to make an introduction, and within a relatively short time you could have a job or switch jobs.
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8 Steps To Find The Right Federal Job

by Robin Schlinger

Applying for Federal jobs is different then applying for non-Federal jobs. Below is a road map in the form of eight steps to find the right Federal job to apply for & how to apply effectively.

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