Women
Identifying & Promoting Your Stengths
When job searching, you will need to be able to identify and "sell" your dependable strengths, skills and abilities to employers. The very mention of the "s" word makes many women uncomfortable. If you are to conduct a successful job search, you will need to embrace your strengths and clearly and confidently articulate them during the interview process.
Selling oneself can be challenging for some women. It is difficult because it feels immodest and self-promoting. But think about the positives: you know the product better than anyone else. You should be able to answer any question an employer poses regarding what value you can bring to the organization.
The Career Services Center has several resources to help you prepare for your job search. We offer:
- Workshops to help you identify and articulate your dependable strengths
- Mock interviews
- Job Search Assistance
- Interviewing online workshop
For more information and statistics on women's work, check out
The 25 best jobs employing high percentages of women
The best jobs for women through 2010 from JIST Publishing.
Also includes information on education, job outlook, and more.
US Department of Labor Women's Bureau
One of the most sought after employment benefits is the opportunity for work-life balance
and flexibility. Professional women and returning professional women are seeking a "work-life balance" The most
enlightened employers will attract the best and most plentiful talent by offering flexibility. Here are some
resources where you might find flexible employment options for women and family friendly work environments.
Women for Hire
An excellent resource targeted toward women that offers a comprehensive array of recruitment services,
Women For Hire offers signature career fairs, an exceptional professional online network, inspiring speeches
and seminars, a smart, popular career-focused magazine, customized marketing programs, and an online job board
- all of which connect leading employers and talented professional women in all fields.
Women at Work
Women at Work offers an expanding network of talented current and returning professional women who
are seeking work-life balance and flexibility. They also aim to link women who are interested in both part-time
and full-time work with employers who need your skills and expertise. In addition, you will also find information
and tips on reentering the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom.
Jobs and Moms and Jobs for Moms
If you are a full-time working professional, a mom going back to work, or a woman looking for smart work-at-home
jobs and business ideas, then check out these sites. You can also learn about flexible jobs for busy moms,
search job listings posted by family-friendly companies and even explore work-at home options:
Other helpful resources:
Legal Momentum: Advancing Women's Rights
Information on employment and housing rights, Equality Works program, and legal assistance, including
attorney referrals.
