http://www.womenachieve.org/ en Women Achieve Copyright 2011 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/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/thinking_about_telecommuting/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/thinking_about_telecommuting/#When:14:01:11Z Are you a woman thinking about telecommuting? Yes, I said telecommuting! What exactly is a telecommuter? Well, as a telecommuter, I have had the pleasure of working remotely for the past ten years. Whether you are contemplating working from the comfort of your own home or just searching for a little bit of personal experience as a telecommuter, you have come to the right place! Crafting a Career 2010-05-17T14:01:11+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/national_association_for_female_executives_top_50_companies/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/national_association_for_female_executives_top_50_companies/#When:13:54:48Z According to global business consultancy McKinsey, based on its recent Women Matter studies and reported on the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) website, “companies with higher numbers of women at senior levels are also companies with better organizational and financial performance. Crafting a Career 2010-05-17T13:54:48+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/job_searching_etiquette/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/job_searching_etiquette/#When:13:00:35Z If you are applying to job postings and contacting companies, but you are not hearing back, you might want to take a quick look at a couple areas to make sure that you are sending out the right message. It’s not just your work history and education that will affect employers’ reactions to you. Everything from your email address to the fonts you use has an impact on the “image” that you leave. If you are job searching, here are some areas that you should examine: Crafting a Career 2010-04-11T13:00:35+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/networking_for_beginners/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/networking_for_beginners/#When:00:19:59Z You know networking is important. Practically every job board and news broadcast is telling job seekers and career professional to “Network!” So, how do you do it? Where do you start? Are all networking groups alike? Crafting a Career 2010-03-03T00:19:59+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/dont_play_the_waiting_game/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/dont_play_the_waiting_game/#When:15:00:57Z If you have been looking for a new job, you have probably heard about how important it is to be proactive in your search. However, just like with many other life challenges, it can be easy to become stagnant. No matter how tempting, don’t fall victim to the waiting game! Crafting a Career 2010-02-08T15:00:57+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/making_your_career_your_2010_resolution/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/making_your_career_your_2010_resolution/#When:15:00:58Z As we move into 2010, it’s time to set this year’s resolutions and goals. Why not make it your career? Are you happy with your current company, but feel you deserve an opportunity for more challenges? If so, now is the time to let your manager know you are interested in taking on new responsibilities. Here are some helpful tips for getting recognized by your manager and coworkers. Crafting a Career 2010-02-07T15:00:58+00:00