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7 Tips to Prepare for Maternity Leave as an Entrepreneur
“There are plenty of perks to entrepreneurship, but entrepreneurs are faced with less than ideal options when it comes to maternity leave. As a business owner, deciding how to structure a maternity leave is a unique challenge. Here are 7 tips to help you prepare!”
Amanda Natividad Tweets About Career Advice: Ten Years Summed Into One Thread
“Always bet on yourself. Go for that title one level up. Research market rate salaries...then ask for $10k-15k more. If you won't advocate for yourself, no one else will.”
How Overcoming Urgency Can Help Your Career, Your Kids, and Yourself
“Slowing down may take some getting used to; in fact, implementing the practice can be considered a form of exposure therapy. It’s essential to develop distress tolerance tools to get more comfortable with uncomfortable behaviors like setting boundaries.”
10 Tips to Master Your Virtual Job Interview
The longer companies and organizations continue to operate remotely, the more likely interviews will also continue to be remote, but don’t worry! We’ve put together a list with 10 tips to help you master a virtual job interview.
How This Company is Elevating Child Care Throughout the Pandemic
“We also wanted to elevate the profession, as it has a tendency to be treated like "women's work" that doesn't have to be adequately or legally compensated.”
Ditching Traditional Work and Creating a Career That Works for You: Part 5
“Through that experience, I saw women were supporting other women in our space; they were buying from one another, referring to each other, bartering, and had created their own little micro-economy.”
Ditching Traditional Work and Creating a Career That Works for You: Part 4
“They’re [moms] truly born to thrive in the freelance world, as long as they have the confidence to chase their dreams, as well as the time and resources to work at their full potential.”
Ditching Traditional Work and Creating a Career That Works For You: Part 3
"That all being said, I also believe that being an entrepreneur creates limitless possibilities....being a consultant allows me to reap every benefit of my hard work. For me, that means spending more time with my son."
Ditching Traditional Work and Creating a Career That Works For You: Part 2
“I am forever in debt to the women who helped me along the way and can only hope that I have and will continue to have the opportunity to do the same for others.”
Ditching Traditional Work and Creating a Career That Works For You: Part 1
Take what you already know and turn it into your own successful business - be your own boss!
Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020
Finding a new job can be stressful and finding the right company with the right culture is tough, especially when you know absolutely nothing about the company or the people who work there. Fret not, this list published by Glassdoor will make it easier!
Yes, You Need a Cover Letter!
The application process can be daunting as you embark on your job search journey, but it doesn’t have to be! These tips will come in handy as you search for the next step in their career — from one working mom to another.
2020's Best and Worst States for Working Moms
Wallet Hub has released their annual Best and Worst States for Working Moms list and Massachusetts has not been dethroned, coming in at #1 again with the highest overall score of 68.22%.
How to Reenter the Workforce After a Break
A successful job search should be treated like a job itself — in order for you to succeed, you need to commit to a few hours a day and a few days a week. Make it a commitment and treat it like a meeting you can’t cancel.
Considering Taking a Leave of Absence? Read This First!
From medical situations to family emergencies, there are a lot of different reasons why someone might need to take time off from work.
Top Career Fields for Remote Work
As you embark on your search one thing to remember is that the meaning of “remote-friendly” may vary depending on the company and/or role you are applying for.