“As you move through your career, you realize the importance of networks and relationships,” says Dublin based Olwyn Alexander, who leads PwC’s EMEA Alternative Investments group. “It becomes easier and more natural as you get more specialized in your industry, but it would be such a career boost if as a younger recruit, you could […]
From cosmetics to commodities to travel and tourism, Sandy Chaikin has successfully re-invented herself and her career.Starting in marketing roles, she fine-tuned her skills to open her own consulting firm and a Bed & Breakfast in Connecticut.When the stock market fell in 2008 and she lost 40% of her investments, Chaikin decided it was time […]
We recently had our 6th annual women in technology career event and several audience questions touched upon the issue of what it means to be a women in technology and even what to do when you fall into the “Imposter Syndrome”. There are stereotypes around how technologists are supposed to look for sure, and research […]
“Take ownership of your career by identifying key influencers and mentors who can help you,” says TIAA-CREF’s Bill Brucella, who believes that women should develop their own brand, which can include advocating to get visible opportunities and taking on stretch assignments. Brucella started his own career as a software developer more than 30 years ago. […]
Getting Comfortable With Discomfort Women can have a tendency to stay in their comfort zone for too long, says Carol Johnson, Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Technology, at Citi. “Along the way I was fortunate to have people who encouraged me to explore new roles, which was pivotal to my success. It’s tempting to […]
Guest Contribution By Connie Certusi Earlier this year, the Nasdaq topped 5,000 for the first time in almost 15 years. And, according to the 2014 Sage Business Index, almost three-quarters of women business leaders expect to see growth in their businesses this year. Now is the time to move forward with confidence, since, as the […]
Hilary Packer has found that many women believe they need a five- or 10-year career plan, but she is proof that there’s another way: her career has worked out well even though she didn’t plan each step along the way. “You have to know yourself and whether you want to stay with what you’re doing […]
You don’t need to work in a male dominated occupation to find your pay check weighs light relative to your male colleagues – particularly, if you’re in business. In March 2015, the US Census Bureau released the latest pay statistics from 2013, including median earnings by detailed occupation, showing that full-time working women earn 78.8% […]
“Choose something that you love because if you love what you do, work hard and learn as much as you can, everything else will come.” Directly out of law school Heidi Stam took the law firm route as was suggested, working for a large firm and then a boutique firm. She realized litigation didn’t resonate […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) The women speaking at our 6th annual women in technology event last week emphasized the importance of taking risks to advance in your career. “There is an infinite number of paths to a rewarding career in technology,” said moderator Dana Kromm, a senior partner in the Private Equity/ […]