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
April 9, 2018 by
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...]
Chronological or Functional Nanny Resume?
August 7, 2013 by
One of the toughest parts of putting together a great nanny resume is knowing where to start. You’ve got to find a way to present your experience, your skills, your goals and your qualities seemingly all at once, plus you have to make room for a personal statement about the role of childcare in your life. How can you make sense of a mountain of information? Pretty easily, it turns out. There are two main ways to format a resume — chronologically and functionally. Each one has its own … [Read more...]
JOBS~The Assoc. for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) Toronto, Can.
September 19, 2011 by
Toronto, Canada. Closing date: September 25, 2011. Description: The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist membership organization that works to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally. Every three years, AWID organizes an International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development. The largest recurring event of its kind, the AWID Forum brings together close to … [Read more...]
