Career Lessons from 2016s Most Inspiring Women

Career Lessons from 2016’s Most Inspiring Women Let’s be honest, 2016 hasn’t been the best year for women. We had Olympic sports commentators forgetting that women are people and a judge so worried about the “severe impact” jail would have on rapist Brock Turner that he barely sentenced him. Brexit Britain suggested that feminism was “a force for ill” while the United States elected a President whose sexist credentials are indisputable. Yet throughout all this, amazing women all over the globe spent the year smashing glass ceilings, challenging cultural barriers and generally striving to make the world a better place for women everywhere: Deddeh Howard Deddeh Howard is a stunningly beautiful and highly talented model. She’s also black. Unfortunately, in an industry as whitewashed as fashion, that means she struggles to book jobs. When she walks into agencies, they enthuse over her work, before telling her that unfortunately “they already have a black model.” The idea that all WOC can be represented by one token black model didn’t fly with Howard, who launched her Black Mirror project in response. By recasting herself in big-brand adverts, she intends to raise awareness of how unjustifiable the lack of diversity in modelling is. Career lesson: Never allow yourself to be limited by the status quo. Complacency changes nothing; push for what you want and never take no for an answer. Ashley Eckstein Imagine this: you’re a budding actress and lifelong geek, who lands a part in Star Wars. You’d be pretty thrilled, right? Ashley Eckstein was, which is why she promptly rushed out to buy herself a fangirl tee-shirt, only to find that sci-fi themed clothing for women just wasn’t a thing. Apparently, the entire clothes manufacturing business had decided that women were too busy painting their nails to watch superhero movies or play video games. Luckily, Eckstein wasn’t about to let that get in her way. Instead she set up Her Universe, a women’s clothing store specialising in all things nerdy. It’s become so successful that this year she sold it to Hot Topic, ensuring that the brand will be able to add loads of new items, in loads of different sizes, and reach women everywhere. Career lesson: Look for opportunities wherever you go, and take the initiative whenever inspiration strikes. Don’t rely on other people, go out and make your dreams happen for yourself. Fu Yuanhui Olympic medallist Fu Yuanhui earned worldwide fame at Rio when during an interview she frankly discussed how being on her period may have affected her performance. In doing so she smashed a taboo around the menstrual cycle that is prevalent not just in sports, but worldwide. Almost all women work while on their period, but a study found that a woman who has the audacity to drop a tampon from her bag at work is deemed less competent and less likeable by her colleagues. By refusing to be embarrassed by her body, women like Fu are challenging such backwards attitudes. Career lesson: Too many women are encouraged to emulate “masculine” traits in the workplace to get ahead. But so-called “feminine” traits can be just as advantageous. We should be proud of ourselves and our gender, and play by our own workplace rules. Jai Latto Telling women what they should or shouldn’t be like is one of the main facets of sexism. Jai Latto experienced this first-hand when she was stripped of her Miss Transgender UK title for “not being transgender enough”. Latto had been filmed wearing boxer shorts and attended the gym in a t-shirt and shorts. According to organiser Rachael Bailey, this was enough to designate Latto as a gay man, not a trans woman. Understandably furious at being told that her gender identification isn’t as important as the underwear she wears, Latto retorted that “being transgender isn’t some exclusive club that you have tick boxes to get in” and announced a plan to hike 30 miles in high heels (ouch!) to raise awareness about all forms of gender identity. Career lesson: People will invariably try to pigeonhole you into their idea of what you should be. Ignore them, and always be yourself.   Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy 91% of high-grossing films have no female director. An exception to the rule is Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a Pakistani director who this year won her second Oscar for her documentary A Girl in the River, which focuses on honour killings. A heartbreakingly common practice in Pakistan, perpetrators face no punishment if forgiven by the murdered girl’s family (of whom they are usually part). Demonstrating the power of film to change the world, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif vowed to amend this law after watching Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary. Career lesson: No industry/job is ever ‘off-limits’ to anyone with enough talent. Find your passion in life and work hard at it. You’ll be amazed at what dedication can achieve. Hillary Clinton Whatever your opinion of politicians, the influence they have over our day-to-day lives is indisputable. This clout makes the huge gender imbalance  present in politics concerning, and high-profile female politicians like Hillary Clinton important. The President of the USA might just be the most powerful position in the world. The fact that 2016 was the first time ever that a woman was even in the running for this job is something to be celebrated. Clinton  was also the third woman ever to hold the most senior cabinet position of Secretary of State.  There have been sixty-five male ones. In her Presidential run, Clinton showed us both what women are capable of and how great the challenges we face are. To quote the Economist,  â€œeven if you are inclined to judge Mrs Clinton harshly, it is hard not to conclude that latent sexism is a bigger reason for her struggles [to win votes].” Career lesson: There are going to be setbacks. There are going to be losses, and failures, and times that it feels you’ll never be good enough. Stay strong, stay standing, and try, try, try again. Beth Leslie writes careers advice for Inspiring Interns, a graduate recruitment agency specialising in matching candidates to their dream internship. Check out their graduate jobs London listings for roles.   . Image credits. Main.  Deddeh.  Ashley.     Fu.  Jai.     Sharmeen.  HRC.  

Why an Account Executive Resume Is Important

Why an Account Executive Resume Is ImportantYour account executive resume is your ticket to the job of your dreams. A well-crafted, impressive executive resume will leave your prospective employer in awe and allow you to become the head of the company you dream of. The right resume could also land you a top corporate job. But what happens when you're doing all the work, but simply can't find a job?First of all, understand that a resume is an advertisement. It lets potential employers know you exist. And because there are so many jobs available, there are more applicants applying for every single one. You need to make a good impression on your potential employer. That's why it's crucial to be prepared and have a professional resume writer to produce your well-crafted executive resume.They don't always come with experience and connections, but you're going to get them anyway. This is the job of the resume writer. They take all the effort and know-how you've put into your business plan and just apply it to your resume, giving you the great look and feel that you're looking for.And one thing they do is make sure you're good looking in your resume. This is a key ingredient in making your prospective employer want to hire you. Make sure you list everything from your name, to your title and years of experience, to your hobbies and interests.If you're a top corporate executives, then your resume will always be filled with memorable information about your accomplishments. It will go a long way in securing your future. And it will give the reader something to think about when they're looking at your CV.Another important aspect of the executive resume is getting it right on the first try. You may be thinking of the same things as everyone else, but that doesn't mean they'll have the same experience or knowledge as you. These days, it's not about knowing the right things; it's about knowing how to get it done, and this means being ready with the right information. So if yo u're short on time, you can go with one of the many templates that you can find online.If you can't afford the time to design your own, don't blame yourself. It's not a job for a first-timer, and most likely you'll regret it when it comes time to submit it. If it's not professionally written, it'll simply fall flat.Don't get frustrated if you can't find the exact job you want. If you take the time to get it right, the best thing that can happen is you'll land it. If you need some help with your resume, there are plenty of companies that offer services. Make sure you look for a company that has experience, and someone who can create a resume that will make an impact.

How To Prep for Career Disaster

How To Prep for Career Disaster I have to admit, we watch National Geographic’s program Doomsday Preppers. Yes, it seems a bit over-the-top, but there are some interesting moments. In case you havent stumbled across this show yet, warning, its edutainment 50% education and 50% entertainment. Preppers, as they call themselves, stockpile food and take other proactive measures to protect themselves and their families in case of a disaster. So, I am going to try and draw the connection here. Preparing for the Unexpected or Unimaginable Most job seekers Ive met were not prepared for a career catastrophe. They missed the warning signs, didnt think it would ever happen to them, or believed the company leaders when they said the company or their jobs would be OK.   As a result, the loyal, dedicated, hard-working employee was caught flat-footed- No plan, little savings, and an insignificant network. These job seekers scramble to pull a plan together under the stress and pressures of unemployment and attempt to create a web of connections outside of their past company. Ive seen this too little, too late approach result in extended unemployment, which in turn, leads to lack of confidence. And this is an awful cycle to be in. Do you know what it will take to start a job search? Why Is Prepping Worth Your Time Effort? The Preppers featured in Doomsday Preppers often say that having a plan gives them piece of mind. Thats why I am writing this. I am hoping that you will see how and why it is worth investing your time today to prepare for an almost inevitable catastrophic event in your career. You can read the full list of proactive measures and supplies to stockpile in case you find yourself suddenly without a job on todays US News World Reports post.

Networking Through Online Affinity Groups

Networking Through Online Affinity Groups Over on the Stealth Networking Blog, Liz Lynch writes about  networking apathy  and ways to overcome it. Sometimes people who struggle with networking resist it because they feel the process is unnatural and puts them in situations where they are not comfortable. The key is to find communities that are aligned with who you are and what you are passionate about, rather than morphing yourself into someone you are not, just to get into the networking scene. When you network within a group where you feel there is a common bond or interest, authentic relationships, information sharing, and reciprocity will naturally follow. You connect with members of the group because of the affinity, but that affinity may be leveraged later on to garner information about other topics of interest to you, including your job search. Here are a few suggestions for networking sites that are off the beaten path from LinkedIn or Facebook, but can still provide enormous value to job seekers because they are bas ed on an affinity relationship.  Classmates  www.classmates.comClassmates enables users to locate and interact with friends from elementary school, middle school, high school, trade school, college, graduate school, or the military. One of the features I love about Classmates is that users can search on a maiden name, so it’s easier to find people than if you were using that same name in a traditional search engine. The free level of membership lets you create bulletin board notes on your profile for others to read, read stories and QAs posted by members, and view photos. The gold membership lets you see where your friends live now, send and see emails, track who visits your profile, and plan reunions and events.  Military Planet  www.militaryplanet.comMilitary Planet is a social network for past and current members of the military. Through the buddy search feature, members can search for each other based on a branch number, unit category, location, or station. Members can communi cate with each other by blogging or posting messages on forums.Living Social www.livingsocial.comLiving Social lets you catalog your interests, browse what your friends enjoy, and find others with the same interests as you. The communities include reading social, tune social, reel social, dining social, gaming social, and drinking social. Your account can be linked directly to Facebook, Hi5, Bebo, and other social networking sites.Work It, Mom! www.workitmom.comWork It, Mom is a community for working moms to share their experiences, advice, and support. Members can ask questions to the group, view blogs that deal with work/family balance, read and write articles, participate in and create groups, view and vote on news articles on topics that affect working moms, and purchase products and services that working moms want and need.  Weight Watchers www.weightwatchers.comWeight Watchers members have access to a number of message boards where they can post questions, tips, recipes, obser vations, and recommendations. There are different groups to join based on age, lifestyle, and weight loss goals, and several of the threads focus on keeping members encouraged and motivated. Members often rely on these boards for inspiration and it’s also a way for people who attend the program’s face to face meetings to continue the dialogue and rapport-building in between meetings.Digg www.digg.comOn Digg, users can submit and vote on their favorite articles, videos, or podcasts. Users can then build a network by inviting friends or finding them on Digg. Friends can track what others are “Digging” or share opinions by commenting on the items they “Digg”. Users can also create a profile and add links to pages on Facebook, MySpace, their blog, or their own favorite web pages.

How Should I Introduce myself in an Interview - Ask Me Anything Tuesday IM HIRED

How Should I Introduce myself in an Interview - Ask Me Anything Tuesday How do you start the interview on the right foot? Now no pressure but the start of the interview is by far the most important thing. We have all heard the saying never judge a book by its cover but when it comes to an interview, hiring managers and recruiters are making quick decisions and I mean quick. First impressions do very much count so you need to take a deep breath and make sure the best possible version of you comes forward. Its not only the first impression that counts so once you have the introduction nailed, then head to my Ultimate Interview Tips to help you prepare for the rest of the interview. Lets start before the interview even begins, you need to get there on time and ideally 10-15 minutes before the interview starts. I recently heard someone say on time is late and this is so true at the interview stage. Not only is being late a bad impression but it gets you all flustered and you wont be on form for the interview. Instead arrive early, take a sit and settle yourself; its natural to be nervous prior to an interview so take a few moments to yourself to take some deep breaths and compose yourself. You need to be confident when you first walk into the interview room and introduce yourself to each interviewer. Your introduction should be professional, you should have good eye contact, a firm hand shake and be sure to pick on details. If you are going to form connections in the interview you need to remember details such as names. Get rid of the erms and be clear in your speak. I would always suggested writing a small statement about yourself and repeat it to yourself several times before the interview as a strong introduction about yourself is key for the interview to run smoothly. Remember to talk about your skills and strengths but it must link to why you are right person for the post you are applying for. Dont be too rehearsed. People fall down so quickly in the interview by being too rehearsed or too professional. You need to form connection so dont be afraid to be personable; now this doesnt mean asking the recruiter all about their personal life but finding things in common will definitely help your chance. So remain confident in your own abilities; you got this far remember, you passed the first stage and you now just need to wow them with how ideal you are for their role.

Questions You Have Probably Asked Yourself If You Have A Difficult Time Writing A Strong Resume

Questions You Have Probably Asked Yourself If You Have A Difficult Time Writing A Strong ResumeIf you have a difficulty writing a strong resume then maybe you should consider the above line of questions, but I would like to take the time to give you some extra advice to help you get going in the right direction. Here is some advice to help you get started. You will find that to have a really good resume you really need to have a good idea of what to put on it. Let's take a look at some of these questions and some of the answers you should have when seeking the help of a resume writer.The question you have probably asked yourself is if there is anything in your resume that can really be saved or replaced with a better one. The answer to this question is in most cases yes. In fact most of the resume you write today is really a poor copy of something that you submitted to an employer a decade ago or was drafted by someone else years ago.The question you have probably asked yourself is i f there is anything in your resume that can really be saved or replaced with a better one. The answer to this question is in most cases yes. In fact most of the resume you write today is really a poor copy of something that you submitted to an employer a decade ago or was drafted by someone else years ago.Your job as a resume writer or resume author is to make your resume stand out from the rest of the competition. Not many of the applicants who are hired today will have a resume that has all of the elements that you need to include on the first page of your job application. You have to work at getting your resume to become unique and stand out from the competition.Now, the question you have probably asked yourself is if there is anything in your resume that can really be saved or replaced with a better one. The answer to this question is in most cases yes. In fact most of the resume you write today is really a poor copy of something that you submitted to an employer a decade ago or was drafted by someone else years ago.If you do not write the strongest resume you can easily fall behind the competition in the job market. The strong resume is the resume that is going to stand out above the rest of the competition. You need to make sure that you find the information on your resume that you need and that is going to make your job application stand out above the rest of the other applications.It is very important to put thought into your resume, remember that you need to use every single aspect of the resume to make it as strong as possible. Now, here is a bit of advice to help you get started.

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