http://www.womenachieve.org/ en Women Achieve Copyright 2011 2011-01-18T20:56:10+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/study_habits_in_eight_simple_steps/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/study_habits_in_eight_simple_steps/#When:20:56:10Z Good study habits prove rewarding when weekly-unit grades are assessed and posted. In developing study habits, time is of the essence and students must set aside time everyday to read assigned chapters while also completing required assignments. Do you wait until the last minute to study or to complete homework? Does the stress loom and cause feelings of hopelessness and disappointment? College 101 2011-01-18T20:56:10+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/its_time_to_volunteer/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/its_time_to_volunteer/#When:20:44:04Z “Vol•un•teer: a person who performs a service willingly and without pay.” Though at first glance, dictionary.com’s definition of volunteering may not seem like the best way to get your career started, volunteering can serve as a great opportunity for recent graduates and/or soon-to-be grads to get work experience. Crafting a Career 2011-01-18T20:44:04+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/the_land_of_want_to_and_have_to/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/the_land_of_want_to_and_have_to/#When:20:35:04Z Do you work at a nine to five, or a regular job in general, and always find yourself looking forward to clocking out just so you can go and work or volunteer somewhere else? Doing something that you truly enjoy doing but you’re unpaid or underpaid? Or are you an entrepreneur at heart who stays up until mid-night working on your business plan? Crafting a Career 2011-01-18T20:35:04+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/how_to_make_the_most_of_your_holiday_while_handling_stress/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/how_to_make_the_most_of_your_holiday_while_handling_stress/#When:20:50:42Z The holidays can be a busy and stressful time for anyone, but for adult students it quickly becomes a nearly impossible balancing act. Students are use to juggling multiple responsibilities, but during the holidays they are expected to –among other things-- do the holiday shopping, entertain the kids while they are off from school, work, fulfill family obligations and study for finals. Achieving Life Balance 2010-12-01T20:50:42+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/age-proofing_your_search_tips_for_older_job_seekers/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/age-proofing_your_search_tips_for_older_job_seekers/#When:19:01:57Z Although age discrimination is illegal, many older job seekers feel it still exists. Age can often play a factor in a person’s ability to find employment. But how do “older” job seekers increase their opportunities and decrease their chances of age discrimination? Crafting a Career 2010-10-20T19:01:57+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/follow-up/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/follow-up/#When:18:58:06Z You have spent time creating a great resume. You are using several different mediums for job searching and have your resume posted on several sites. You even find time to apply to several companies including putting together cover letters for each. However, the phone is not ringing and your inbox is empty. You are not getting any responses back from employers. You figure you have done your part and they will contact you if they are interested, right? Wrong. Crafting a Career 2010-10-20T18:58:06+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/latina_voices/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/latina_voices/#When:18:14:06Z Just founded this year, Latina Voices brings together Latina women from around the world to share news, opinions and events. The site features a variety of content in a mix of Spanish and English ranging from book recommendations to political opinions. Take a look and let us know what you think! We love... 2010-10-20T18:14:06+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/hectic_world_of_working_moms/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/hectic_world_of_working_moms/#When:18:12:06Z In the hectic world of working moms, having an employer that understands the importance of life balance and family can be a huge help. From flexible scheduling to family-friendly health insurance policies, these are details moms must evaluate when looking for a new position. Working Mother magazine recently released its annual list of the 100 Best Companies detailing the highlights from each company. Take a look and see where your employer stacks up. News Women Can Use 2010-10-20T18:12:06+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/speaking_of_womens_rights/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/speaking_of_womens_rights/#When:16:27:58Z This month, we love the blog “Speaking of Women’s Rights.” Written by the staff at Legal Voice, a non-profit organization committed to advancing legal rights for women, the blog looks at the latest legislation, advocacy issues, events and news stories that affect the state of women’s rights in America. We love... 2010-07-27T16:27:58+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/10_ways_to_teach_your_children_how_to_manage_stress/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/10_ways_to_teach_your_children_how_to_manage_stress/#When:16:22:29Z As we work to balance and manage the countless responsibilities of life, we can sometimes forget that our children feel stress just as much as we do. Whether it takes the form of a school assignment or class play, kids start to feel the stress of life at a young age and often don’t know how to manage the stress they feel. Teaching our children how to deal with stress is the first step in preparing them for the road ahead and helping them grow into capable adults. Take a look at these techniques and see how you can teach your children how to cope with stress. Plus, teaching is often the best way to learn. Relaying these techniques to your kids will teach you a thing or two! News Women Can Use 2010-07-27T16:22:29+00:00