Oftentimes people choose careers based on what is stereotypically associated with their gender.  It’s important that individuals be aware of all of their career options. Depending on your role, you may want to educate parents, students, or your clients on reasons to consider a nontraditonal career, i,.e., one that is male or female dominated.  … Read more

No matter what the job market looks like, human resources may be a good career choice for you. Almost every company, regardless of what they do, has an HR department. You won’t find that kind of variety of potential employers in many other fields. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts [...] ... Read more

Brazen Careerist article: "One in every nine people on the planet use Facebook And that’s good news for social-media-savvy job seekers." "Since social media has become such a major part of daily and business life, demand is high for web-wise... ... Read more

Gender stereotypes are ingrained in children from an early age and continues throughout their lives. What can teachers and others do to help challenge those stereotypes? Creating lesson plans that “test” females and males assumptions can help. Below I share some ideas on lesson plans or exercises you can use as discussion points. … Read more

If all an employer cared about is the IT skills and technical knowledge a candidate has obtained, then there would not be the need for an interview. The fact is, in addition to looking for specific skills and knowledge, employers want candidates who are passionate about the field and who have demonstrated a track record of success and progress. A resume alone does not necessarily help demonstrate these additional attributes. This is where the cover letter critically comes into play to help secure your chances for an interview. It is the cover letter that helps you begin to tell your story of how ... Read more

Working in a male-dominated environment has its challenges with communication differences at the top. What are some of the differences between how women and men communicate and what strategies can women use to be more effective working with men?  … Read more

What a guide. Very interesting and informative. I was quoted in Strategies To Get Ahead In Your Career section. All 68 pages are worth reading. Full guide at http://health-care-jobs.advanceweb.com/sharedresources/EBook/2012/February/AC2012/AC2012_interactiveFinal.pdf ... Read more

Trained in classical ballet from the time she was 4 years old, Christina’s story begins as a runaway bride in her native Denmark. While she knew that particular marriage wasn’t for her, Christina did have a passion for travel and literally followed the sun from piazza to piazza after boarding a Kenya Airlines plane to Rome with only the clothes on her back. Her luggage was mistakenly sent on to Nairobi but the unpredictable adventure didn’t stop her from creating a new chapter in her life. ... Read more

Below is a story of a woman who has worked in a male-dominated career for 20+ years. She shares tips on how she has been successful.

Dawn R., a senior designer, started her career as a mechanical drafter over 20 years ago, after completing a one-year technical school program. She was, and still is, in a nontraditional career. Working in the engineering department with mostly men has had its challenges over the years. Despite those challenges, Dawn is in a career which she finds very satisfying. … Read more

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Over the past decade, much of the growth in the franchise industry has come from franchise consultant and broker networks. These networks help individuals research and select franchises that best fit their skills and budgets. ... Read more