Whether you are just starting off, are coming back to work after a break, are happy working in your current role, are considering a career change or are looking forward to retirement, here are some tips and hints from practical and current experience that may help you on your way. I could have called this “things I would liked to have told my younger self”!
mentoring for everyone
Get yourself ready to get a mentor, and where to find them Continue reading mentoring for everyone
When you need a sponsor
Having a Sponsor speaking out for you and promoting you can be crucial to move your career forward. How do you get one? Continue reading When you need a sponsor
are you ready for retirement
Answer the three questions to see if you are ready for retirement; do you have enough money, where do you want to live and what do you want to do? Continue reading are you ready for retirement
making (big) decisions
Decision making, we all do it, but not many of us are good at it. A simple process is provided for guidance. Continue reading making (big) decisions
asking for a raise or promotion
How do you ask for a raise or a promotion. Know your own worth and take charge of your career! Continue reading asking for a raise or promotion
calendar management 101
Keep up with those new year intentions; 6 easy calendar management tips to help you to be more efficient Continue reading calendar management 101
write a winning cv
CV or resume, what should be in it, and what should not be in it? Some practical tips for updating yours to a winning document! Continue reading write a winning cv
redundancy
Redundancies are a natural part of a career, some practical tips on how to turn it into an opportunity from somebody who has been through a couple! Continue reading redundancy
Salary negotiations
It is important to know your own worth when starting salary negotiations for your new job. Should you accept the first offer, or is there wiggle room upwards? Continue reading Salary negotiations
Setting your Priorities
Despite popular believe, you can’t have it all. But learn to set, and review your priorities and you will enjoy your work life balance! Continue reading Setting your Priorities
Meeting etiquette
Some simple rules to keep meetings on track and productive Continue reading Meeting etiquette
Taming the Email Tiger
Tips on dealing with cognitive overload and an overflowing inbox in 10 easy steps. Continue reading Taming the Email Tiger
Women in STEM
I have also added blogs on specific topics that women, like me, working in a predominantly male dominated industry, face.
gender diversity
“The problem is not a lack of canaries… it is the lack of oxygen!” As I was volunteering at a Drag Queen event this week, I couldn’t help but ponder the issue of gender diversity. Or the lack of gender diversity in the workplace. Spending my career in the resources industry… Continue reading gender diversity
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the actual jobs women in resources do
Resolving some of the misconceptions about the actual job requirements could start with ditching the hard-hat photo shoots. Continue reading the actual jobs women in resources do
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Pandemic Roadtrip 