Career Opportunities for Women

How to negotiate salary: Must-read tips for female college grads [infographic]

 

Many recent college grads are unprepared to negotiate salary during an entry-level job interview. And in the long run, they pay the price – financially, that is.

According to a recent Paysa study, younger workers, or those with only …

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15 Female Leaders Share Their Favorite Career Advice and Keys to Success

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Leadership Lessons from 15 Women Founders & CEOs

At the time of writing, women are the CEOs of 41 companies of the Fortune 500; for anyone not looking to do math today, that's about 8%. And that distressingly low number is actually higher than its ever been. The …

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Preparing young women for gender inequality in the workplace

Career Resources Specialist Laveda Joseph has been noticing that at Wake Technical Community College, her female students are often unaware of the gender inequality that exists in the “real” world. Despite recent momentum toward equal pay, and the #MeToo movement, …

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15 of the Best Consulting Firms for Gender Pay Equality

On March 8th, we celebrate International Women's Day to honor the achievements of women around the globe and continue the fight for gender equality. One issue that serves as a critical focal point for this ongoing discussion is pay equality. …

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Thriving as a Female Founder in a Male-Dominated Industry

Taught by al empire
In this course, adapted from the podcast al empire, co-host Hebah Fisher talks with entrepreneur Joy Ajlouny about how Joy…

Challenging Gender Pay Inequity in the Workplace

Taught by Gabriella Parente
Looking for strategies to combat pay inequities in the workplace? Ensuring equal pay across genders is more than attainable, but…

Proven Success Strategies for Women at Work

Taught by Debbie Kolb
Women are underrepresented in the C-suite. And women who aspire to leadership roles face unique challenges in today’s companies. They…

Gender in Negotiation

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Have you wondered how gender identity might impact how you negotiate or how to make negotiations more neutral? In this…

Inclusive Female Leadership

Taught by Madecraft
Navigating the working world as a woman leader is not for the faint-hearted. Female leaders are confronted with the complex…

Getting to Yes: Advice for Female Founders on How to Get Funded

Taught by genConnectU
Join Tracy Chadwell, the founding partner of 1843 Capital, an early-stage, technology venture firm, as she shares what female founders…

Leadership Strategies for Women

Taught by Daisy Lovelace
Countless sources have documented the difficulties women face in reaching the top tiers of today’s businesses. Women leaders face different…

Success Strategies for Women in the Workplace

Taught by Kirsty Hulse
Women face unique challenges on their journey to the upper echelons of management. In this course, instructor Kirsty Hulse (herself…

Becoming an Ally to All

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
All organizations face barriers to diversity and inclusion, such as implicit bias and stereotyping. One key solution to these challenges…

Uncovering Your Authentic Self at Work

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
Despite decades of diversity and inclusion efforts, people sometimes feel forced to choose between being included and being themselves. Join…

Executive Presence: Tips for Women

Taught by Selena Rezvani
View Selena’s LinkedIn Newsletter Most aspiring leaders know they need executive presence: the ability to project authority, confidence, and authenticity.…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Those who experience imposter syndrome often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite…

Fighting Gender Bias at Work

Taught by LeanIn.Org
Gender bias is holding women back in the workplace. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it harder for women to…

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