As the interest in the family nurse practitioner (FNP) role has grown, the career options through careful program selection have enabled nurses to better control their healthcare career trajectory. While the FNP role broadly speaking has a strong family-oriented focus, there are different programs open for nurses that know exactly where they wish to head in their careers. Let’s now consider a few of the options for healthcare staff looking at becoming a family nurse practitioner. The MSN … [Read more...]
The Best Degrees (and Jobs) for Women Today
In a previous article, we talked about how women can secure the perfect job and advance in their career. Despite the many changes happening in the market, there are still significant gaps between men and women at work, especially in a corporate environment. Changes are still being made to correct the common issues, but it is time for women to take more control and be an active part of the change. One of the ways you can control your own future is by choosing a degree – and a career – that … [Read more...]
Five Ways To Secure The Perfect Job For You
Equal rights in the workplace have come far over recent decades, and quite rightly so! However, in some environments, it can still feel like it’s a man’s world out there and the chances of landing a job and progressing up the career ladder are limited in comparison. You have nothing to fear; reach for the stars and push your knowledge and skills to the limit. Here are five ways to secure your perfect job, whatever industry you are trying to break into. Get the skills It doesn’t matter … [Read more...]
Stay Positive During Your Job Search by Keeping It Real
Life is strange: you try to cope with a miserable job one day and then you’re trying to cope with the misery of not having that job the next. It wasn’t that long ago that I sent out 70+ resumes in one month. Only heard back from one employer. I was rejected. From an internship. That’s right, I actually applied for an internship. As a thirty-year-old with ten years of work experience. If you’re struggling with finding a job, most people will say something that boils down to stay … [Read more...]
How to Find the Perfect Job Role for You
If you have been stuck in a job that you don’t like, you will probably have been thinking about trying something different. The only problem is that finding a new job can be tough, especially if you have only worked in one field before. So, if you are planning on changing your career, then it might as well be a worthwhile experience. What you need to do is find the ideal job for you, one that will make you happy to be at work. Here are some tips on finding that dream job. What Do You Want to … [Read more...]
Minority Women Are the Fastest Growing Group of Entrepreneurs in the U.S.
Entrepreneurs play a massive role in the country’s success, bringing with them new ideas and ways of business. What’s really exciting as of late is that minority women are in fact the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. Women are stepping out into the business world like never before and are truly a force to be reckoned with, as the numbers show. This means women are now bringing their ideas to fruition, securing financing on their own from banks and places such as … [Read more...]
TSR Canada, Division of The Staff Room!
TSR Canada helps companies and individuals alike. We offer a wide range of services from HR services including recruitment to career coaching those looking for a new or to boost their current career, as well as some great courses to help everyone in all stages of their life and careers. We are TSR Canada and we are a division of The Staff Room! We just celebrated our new Durham location April 28th and in spriit of it we are offering everyone and all companies of all sizes a FREE 30 … [Read more...]
Women’s World Banking – JOBS
In order for more low-income women to have access to financial products than ever before, Women’s World Banking works closely with its global network of 39 leading micro finance institutions from 28 countries to create new credit, savings, and insurance products specifically designed for the unique needs of women. Of our network members is committed to serving women as clients, innovators and leaders. Women’s World Banking has found new ways to help women build financial safety nets, by … [Read more...]
The Trailing Spouse, Gender Roles Abroad
Quite a few women don’t relocate for their own career, but follow a husband or partner on an assignment. As a "trailing spouse", you take care of the family while putting your own plans on the backburner – not always an easy or rewarding job. Find out what it entails and how to keep your cool as an expat wife. Recent surveys regarding relocation trends show that the number of employees without family ties is increasingly preferred for expat assignments. This is also due to the fact that … [Read more...]
eWomen network Seeking Downtown Toronto Managing Director
You do not have to stop what you are currently doing. We are going to make what you are doing far better and more profitable! Can you answer yes to these four questions? Do you find that networking is the best way to grow your business? Do you feel that now is a great time to charge ahead and grow your business? Do you consider yourself to be a "make it happen" person? Would you like to have more fun, more friends and a bigger personal network? If you answered yes to the four … [Read more...]
Post-2015 Development Agenda, Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator
Helen Clark: Statement at the High Level Plenary Meeting on The role of good governance and the Post-2015 Development Agenda Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator Opening statement at the High Level Plenary Meeting on The role of good governance and the Post-2015 Development Agenda on the occasion of the commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day 2013 UN HQ, New York, 9 December, 9:30am "It is a pleasure to join all present at today’s event to mark International Anti-Corruption Day – a … [Read more...]
“Women in the Workplace” – JOB FAIR: EXPO for WOMEN – JAN 30/31
“Women in the Workplace” – JOB FAIR: EXPO for WOMEN - JAN 30/31 ABOUT HOST ORGANIZATION: A Celebration of Women™ is the first and only global advocacy organization where Women Leaders are being ‘celebrated’ for spearheading positive philanthropic action collectively on one central stage, the world hub. A global transformation of the women’s movement has begun; and we are on track celebrating each step made closer to gender equality through our global central platform we affectionately … [Read more...]
Global Entrepreneurship Week 18-24 Nov
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is about turning a dream into something that is achievable. The week which was originally known as Enterprise Week began in 2004 and since its creation over 125 countries participate, the only way now is up! In 2012 in the UK 279,500 people attended over 3,200 amazing events. Only 1 in 20 young people start their own business in the UK - even though more than half of them want to. There has also been overwhelming support from a range of well-known, … [Read more...]
Top Women – Events – Careers International
Are you open to a great and unexpected career move? If you are a female graduate and have up to five years of experience in a leading company, then top players from all over the world are waiting to talk to you about their best jobs. The Summit If you are one of the 200 happy few to be invited* to attend the “Top Women Summit” in Brussels on 15 & 16 November 2013, you will have a chance to: meet up with blue-chip companies talk directly with their representatives to … [Read more...]