Women

Throughout your career development, it is important to be informed about navigating the world of work as a woman and connected to individuals who share similar experiences and can offer support.  This group is meant to provide resources that address the unique needs of women and provide mentorship to elevate the career outcomes of women, especially those in male-dominated professions. 

Career Spotlight: Diversity Director

Kelli Palmer is the Head of Global Inclusion & Diversity and Corporate Citizenship at the CFA institute in Charlottesville, VA, which is a a global, not-for-profit professional organization that provides investment professionals with finance education. In this position, Kelli’s main …

By Erin Wise
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How Women of Color Get to Senior Management

This article was written by Cindy Pace, Ed.D., is a global talent and diversity leader, lecturer, and adjunct professor of organizational leadership with 20 years of professional corporate experience working in financial services, health care, and biopharmaceuticals. Read the full …

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What Are They and How Can You Show Them Off in Your Job Search?

There’s no way around it. In your job hunt, your skills matter. They tell potential employers not only what you can do, but how you can do it and even who you are. All your skills can generally be divided …

By Erin Wise
Erin Wise
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Navigating College as a First-Generation Student

What does it mean to be first generation?

We could use the Wikipedia definition, which defines first generation as being “an immigrant born abroad, or the child of an immigrant, born in the target country.”

We could use the Academic/Collegiate …

By Jenny Li
Jenny Li Senior Peer Consultant
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Search thousands of women-rated companies, get matched with jobs based on your needs and explore career resources for women.

The Society of Women Engineers is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology.

Global network that inspires leadership, research, and solutions that advance women in STEM, spark innovation and promote systemic change.

Provides opportunities for businesswomen of diverse occupations to grow personally and professionally through leadership, education and networking support

The nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls.

IMDiversity is a comprehensive career and self-development website with a variety of resources, including job searching, career advice and articles …

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