Welcome to Her Career Coach
Welcome to Her Career Coach - this is a unique and special place for working women to come together and share your personal stories and advice!
Being a Career Woman in Today's World
Being a career woman in today’s world is becoming more complex. Society has become increasingly more accepting of women in the workplace and is promoting us to higher paying jobs – but not the top jobs. Only 2% of Fortune 500 companies have female CEOs while we have surpassed men in the middle management layers. We are graduating with bachelors and masters degrees at higher rates than men today so what is happening here? Why can’t we break through to the top? Or maybe the real question is – do we want to?
What a Difference a Year Makes
So, it has been a LONG time since I have written my blog but today I received an email from one of my readers and it gave me chills!
Positivity Promotes Productivity
It seems obvious that being positive would make for a more productive work environment but so often I have seen and heard of the negativity that seeps in.
Can a Nice Girl get the Corner Office? Why Not?!?
I often hear the debate about can the nice girl get the corner office or in other words, is she too nice to be the boss?
51% of Women Today are Not Married!
The latest census data showed that 51% of women today are not married. Yep, the majority of us are unmarried - but for many different reasons...
Michelle, Her Career Coach
I have 10+ years experience as a marketer and strategist. I have spent the majority of my career in Brand Management and have learned a lot along the way. I also have spent a lot of my personal time coaching friends and family on their careers. I have a deep passion and skill for helping others succeed in their career and would love to help you out as well!
My Second Job as an Entrepreneur
I recently launched my own business - www.Fashion-Hound.com - where you can create your own custom-designed, made-to-order, hand-sewn dog collars and leas
Working Mothers - Finding "Me Time" on the Road
I just read an article yesterday in the NY Times about working moms who savor business travel as a means to escape. Sure she is torn by being away from her children and all of the preparation that goes into making everything run smoothly while she is away, but the truth is that she enjoys a bit of "me time" every now and then.
Use the Job Description to Knock 'em Dead at Your Next Interview
When preparing for your next interview, be sure to read the job description carefully and use it to help you gain a better understanding of exactly what they are looking for in the ideal candidate. Be sure to work the ways that you meet their needs into the conversation with each interviewer. This will make you look highly qualified and also like you really prepared for the interview - a sure fire combo for knocking 'em dead at the interview and moving one step closer to the job!