Networking Tips When You Hate Networking
I HATE networking events. I hate standing in a room full of strangers, trying to balance a plastic cup of lukewarm white wine, some stale crackers and my overstuffed shoulder bag. Reaching out to shake...
View ArticleSocial Media Management Training Program
Watch this fun video where we unbox and learn about the new DIY social media training program developed by Emily A. Hay of Haythere Social Media. Emily is a mother who ran her own social media...
View ArticleTaking the Leap to Change
For the last fifteen years I’ve had the enormous privilege of supporting people in making significant changes in their lives. Whether you’re contemplating a big decision like shifting careers, going...
View Article5 Steps To Ace an Edit Test
The first time an interviewer asks you to take an edit test, it’s entirely possible that you’ll have no idea what they’re talking about. My first few edit tests made me feel like I was having that...
View ArticleHow to Identify Your Strengths
Do you know what you are good at? What are your superpowers? Everyone has something that they are great at and figuring this out can help you thrive in your career. Research shows that people who...
View ArticleNew Jobs and Returnships
Upskilling Opportunity: Social Media Management Client Operations Specialist — SoftwareOne Manager, NBC/GSO Business — University of Rhode Island Temp-to-Hire Department Assistant, Corporate...
View ArticleMonthly Career Conversations — Join Us!
Let’s get together! During the pandemic we launched a popular series called Lunch and Learn. We came together to provide support and encouragement for people on the job hunt — some just testing the...
View ArticleHere’s How to Network
Walking up to a potential new contact at a conference, or cold calling someone on the phone, is often the most intimidating part of networking for jobseekers. It’s hard to make the first move and much...
View ArticleWhen to Activate Your Network
Individuals who are looking for a new job or professional path frequently make the error of reaching out to their network too soon. Prior to making the first contact with your network, it is important...
View ArticleHow High Achievers Meet Goals with Joy
As a fellow high-achiever, you understand the drive and dedication it takes to reach for the stars. But, amidst our relentless pursuit of success, it’s important to remember that joy is not just a...
View ArticleThe Maternity Leave Tool Kit
TO DO’s BEFORE BABY Know the facts: Your maternity leave will be referred to as “short-term disability.” This came as a surprise to us as being pregnant seems hardly like a disability — just passing...
View ArticleTransitioning Baby to Childcare Post Maternity Leave
There’s nothing quite so nerve-wracking as leaving your new, precious baby with a near stranger. No matter how well you vetted the person or center, and how much your head tells you you’re making a...
View ArticlePreparing Baby As Maternity Leave Ends
What other time in your life can you describe as magical and insane other than maternity leave? As a new mom five years ago, I just couldn’t believe how ROCKED to the core I felt. I had gone through a...
View ArticleCentering on the New Old You
This morning on my weekly mothers group run, a new mother joined us. She joined the group even though she didn’t know anyone, she had not slept the previous night, it was 35 degrees out and she is not...
View ArticleHow to Define Your Own Happiness
There is so much discussion and controversy about the topic of “having it all” and if it’s even possible. A reason for all of this doubt could be that society is shaping what “having it all” or success...
View ArticleYou Need an Accountability Partner
You have big goals you want to tackle week after week. Maybe it’s moving forward on your job search or squeaking out a draft of a business plan or scheduling networking meetings. As each day passes,...
View ArticleThree Questions to Ask When You Can’t Decide What to Do
Have you ever lain awake at night stressing about the “right” answer to a tough decision? We’ve all been there. Especially when it comes to deciding what to do with your career, a lot of big questions...
View ArticleThe Do’s of An Effective Elevator Pitch
Google “Elevator pitch” and you will get plenty of results explaining the term in the context of selling your business plan to potential investors in anywhere from 30 seconds to two minutes. But you’ll...
View ArticleWhere the Jobs Are – September
There are a lot of headlines lately about the job market that feel a bit doom and gloom as we wait to see if the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September (it’s largely assumed they will so it’s more...
View ArticleResume to Interview: 8 Ways to Stand Out
One of the joys of doing the work we do at Après is that we get to meet people at companies who are committed to our mission to stop sidelining women talent. These are often individuals who have...
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