For women in business, obtaining an MBA can lead to a salary increase of 35-40% and a list of other career benefits (learn more in The Value of an MBA for Women infographic). If going back to school to get your MBA is something you want to do, then you'll most likely have to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) in order to apply to programs at many schools. … [Read more...]
Adding the “And” to the Conversation about Women in the Corporate World
Guest Post by Grace Killelea of Half the Sky (Learn more about Grace at the end of this post) It doesn’t really matter whether Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg’s much-anticipated book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead is a great read. All reports say it will be. It doesn’t matter because it’s already done its job. That’s because the book … [Read more...]
The Value of an MBA for Women [Infographic]
Do you need to go back to school and get an MBA? The answer to that question depends on your career goals, but research shows that an MBA can lead to increases in pay and opportunities for women in business. The infographic below shows a number of statistics related to the value of an MBA for women, which were compiled by the Forte Foundation, MBA@UNC, and HowToMBA, the MBA … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills to Boost Your Business and Career
Public speaking is a skill that few people excel at without a lot of practice and training. However, public speaking is one of the best ways to indirectly promote yourself and your company. How do you improve your public speaking skills if you can't afford to hire a trainer to help you? Susan Dugdale of Write-out-loud.com offers a comprehensive speech evaluation process that … [Read more...]
The Path to Become a CEO [Infographic]
The path to reach the coveted leadership position as CEO of a Fortune 500 company is usually a long one. Unfortunately, statistics show that that far more men land the CEO title than women. What does it take to become a CEO? An infographic from CEO.com sheds some light on the paths typically taken to the #1 c-suite office. You can see the full inforgraphic below. Here are … [Read more...]
7 Ways Networking Can Change Your Career and Your Life
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Do you have a negative perception of networking? A lot of people do, but the truth is that networking can significantly affect your career and your life. Networking guru Lirone Glickman shared her recent article about the seven ways networking can change your life on the Women on Business Facebook Page this week, and her insights are … [Read more...]
The Sad Reality of Americans with PhDs and Food Stamps [Infographic]
Did you know that according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, one in three Americans with bachelor's degrees work in jobs that the Labor Departments reports do not require college degrees at all? Yes, some of those people are working in jobs that don't require college degrees by choice, but many are working in these jobs by necessity. As a new infographic from … [Read more...]
What Four Letter Words are in the Way of Your Career?
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: In business, there are a variety of words that, when used in the context of women, have become akin to "four letter words." Marcy Twete, founder and CEO of Career Girl Network, has identified a few of these words such as driven and family-oriented. While these words can be viewed as positives when they're associated with men, they're seen as just … [Read more...]
Top 2013 Resolution for Business Women Should Be Saying No
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: For many business women, saying "no" is difficult, but learning to say that two-letter word can have a very positive effect on your career, your business, and your life. Stephanie Chandler shared the story of her personal Just Say No campaign on the Forbes Work in Progress blog, and it's a great read for anyone who has trouble saying … [Read more...]
Business Women – Is Your Voice Hurting Your Career?
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: According to U.S. scientists cited on The Daily Mail, people prefer female leaders that have a masculine voice. This isn't a new discovery. Research in the past has shown the same thing. Even Margaret Thatcher took voice lessons to lower her voice and sound more authoritative. "Studies have demonstrated that both men and women prefer leaders of … [Read more...]