10 Steps Guaranteed To Make a Good Job Interview Great- Want to know when an interviewer decides whether or not you are a bona fide candidate for the job? When they read your resume? When they are dazzled by your intelligence? Nope. It's when you walk through the door.
Are You Ready to Reenter the Work Force?- Have you been out of the workforce for a period of time and now are ready to re-enter? Don’t worry – it’s not that uncommon these days! Here are some tips for preparing.
Conquering the Working Parent Battle- The morning rush. We've all
experienced it.
Encouraging the kids to get
dressed, eat, brush their
teeth and hair, and leave
the toys and the TV alone;
stressing to get out the
door so you’re not late for work and also so
you're not untimely with their daycare
provider’s schedule; saying your quick
good-byes at daycare drop off to make it as
easy as possible.
Facing the Daycare Dilemma- "In my nearly 9 years of motherhood, I've always wanted to be a stay-at-home mom," says Kass, who has three young sons. "It's not just because I don't like working outside the home. It's not because I'm not particularly career-minded, or because I love to spend every minute of the day with my wonderfully obnoxious, energetic boys. It's because I simply dread the whole 'gotta find a babysitter/childcare provider/daycare' baloney!"
How to Balance Work & Family- Many times women feel overwhelmed and stressed by trying to balance family and career. Just last year, many people discussed whether Sarah Palin would be able to keep a sense of balance between being the vice presidential candidate and having five children. Have you ever heard someone say that about a man? Here are a few ideas to help you keep it all in check:
How to Streamline Your Morning Routine- Whether you are married or a single parent, getting ready for work each day can be quite a challenging feat when you have children. Gone are the days of hitting the snooze button on your alarm repeatedly, then quickly showering and eating a Pop Tart(c) on the drive to work. Your alarm clock has been replaced by giggling children or whining sleepy-heads who await their orders for the day: wake up, put this on, no you can't wear your dance costume to school, stop hitting your brother, don't kick the cat, eat your breakfast, drink your milk, go find your socks. the list is endless. No wonder parents of young kids find themselves half-dressed or mismatched when they arrive at work later-- sometimes we're doing good to have socks ON, much less ones that match!
Making the Most of Dinnertime: Start When Children are Young- Picture Norman Rockwell, the classic American painter, alive today and commissioned to paint a scene of our generation's family dinner. Would it be of paper-wrapped peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches strewn on an SUV's backseat? Or of your young son or daughter trying to swallow a sandwich whole while running on to the soccer field for practice? Would it be of you standing in front of the freezer choosing from an overwhelming assortment of TV dinners? Or would it be of your husband, tired from a long day at work, eating leftovers or take-out alone under a single kitchen light?
Oops, I Forgot to Have a Baby- A recent survey of hundreds of women in the U.S. touched on a highly sensitive issue: How do you define success in your life? What would give you a sense of satisfaction and peace? The respondents were married and single women, some of them also mothers. They were all employed, in a range of jobs and ranks - some business owners, others salaried employees, still others freelancers.
Quality Time After Daycare- One of the biggest problems working parents may very well face is the guilt of being away from their children for 8+ hours per day. At times, maybe even feeling as if they are not the ones raising their own child, but that that job is being done by a childcare provider. Finding a happy medium is not an easy task to say in the least.
Six Ways To Balance Work And Family Life- Christina Blenk, small business owner and Developer of WomanOwned.com, faces daily the difficulties involved with raising a happy, healthy family while working full time. If you are looking for some great tips to help you balance work and home, Christina offers up what works for her.
Time-Savers to Streamline Your Work Day- Leading time management experts agree that man cannot manage time, but there are some very effective ways to turn the tables so that it does not manage you. Listed below are tried and true techniques for controlling the workflow and streamlining the operations in your work at your desk and while on the road.
Top 10 Guilt Busters for the Working Mom- We've all had those moments when you get sent on a business trip during the week of your daughter's dance recital or a night out with some friends causes you to miss your son's first steps. The guilt hits you like a brick.
Working Parents Can Overcome Homework Hassles- With springtime just around the bend, your son or daughter may find it more difficult than ever to concentrate on homework. If so, there's a real danger of a May-June nosedive in grades and a good chance of losing out on skills and knowledge that will be needed in the coming year.
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Many times women feel overwhelmed and stressed by trying to balance family and career. Just last year, many people discussed whether Sarah Palin would be able to keep a sense of balance between being the vice presidential candidate and having five children. Have you ever heard someone say that about a man? Here are a few ideas to help you keep it all in check:
A recent survey of hundreds of women in the U.S. touched on a highly sensitive issue: How do you define success in your life? What would give you a sense of satisfaction and peace? The respondents were married and single women, some of them also mothers. They were all employed, in a range of jobs and ranks - some business owners, others salaried employees, still others freelancers.
Leading time management experts agree that man cannot manage time, but there are some very effective ways to turn the tables so that it does not manage you. Listed below are tried and true techniques for controlling the workflow and streamlining the operations in your work at your desk and while on the road.
With springtime just around the bend, your son or daughter may find it more difficult than ever to concentrate on homework. If so, there's a real danger of a May-June nosedive in grades and a good chance of losing out on skills and knowledge that will be needed in the coming year.
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