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Sep 3, 2020
1 min

Women Work Wonders Presents: Working Together Event - Sign Up Today!

It's a New Month and we are kicking things off with an amazing topic and lineup of panelist. And it speaks to women and men! Do I have your ears yet? If you were ever wondering why men in the workplace are helpful or not to their women counterparts now is the time to find out. At the end of the day we all know too well how women stand up and lend a voice on behalf of men. It's time to have a great discussion to hear their perspective on how they can be better allies to women

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These are the top jobs and companies new grads are applying for

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Aug 10, 2020
1 min

These are the top jobs and companies new grads are applying for

In your career you should be studying the market as you would for exams in school. We are advising you take a read at the list of jobs and companies that have seen higher employment interest. #career #careertips #collegestudents #women #womenprofessionals #toherandback #womeninmarketing #womenintech #womeninbusiness #youngprofessionals

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Aug 10, 2020
2 min

Why Your Wardrobe Is Key To Selling Your Brand

I've never been in the business of being boring. So I left my clothes do the wild talking for me. When I first left college I used to shop at some of the more thriftier stores that are no longer around until I realized not investing into my work attire caused more headache than what I was looking for. Getting rips, non-lasting apparel that I began to rely on for my day to day work look. I eventually explored new brands like Ann Taylor and such that were more expensive than wh

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How To Transition Jobs: From One Industry to Another

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Aug 9, 2020
2 min

How To Transition Jobs: From One Industry to Another

You are in control of your career and at times professionals feel stuck or helpless when working in a job they find they do not like and want to try something else. There's nothing wrong with testing the waters, you are allowed to do that. It happens as professionals figure out what will interest them the most and make them fulfilled. How you go about doing this in an effective manner is key. Always research the jobs you think you might want to do. But then the question becom

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Aug 6, 2020
1 min

Women Work Wonders Presents: Get Connected Event - Sign Up

Hey Ladies! You don't want to miss out on the chance to hear directly from industry experts working in desired fields you want for a career. August 15th at 11am, sign up today! Since we all know networking is very important this is your time to do so while asking those desired questions you wanted to know in order build your career. Join our workshop where you will: Network with professionals Learn more about theirs (your) desired careers. Build a new network of professional

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In Case You Missed Us: Check out the Replay of Navigating the Workplace!

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Jul 31, 2020
1 min

In Case You Missed Us: Check out the Replay of Navigating the Workplace!

Women Work Wonders Event: A conversation on navigating the workplace as a woman of color, April 30th, 7pm - 8:30pm Share & Comment after watching the recording of the event. Panelist: Rebeca Hernandez-Espinoza Allaina Roberson Christine Mei #career #women #toherandback #careeradvice #zoomevents #jobsearch #productmanager #uxdesigner #womenleaders #publicrelations

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Jul 31, 2020
2 min

A 2020 Version of a Job Fair: WomenHack Event - What To Do If You Attend

If you are not aware of this event, I encourage you to sign up and attend. It's invite only but you can register to receive the invite. They have a massive following on Facebook as well. Mostly attended by women as the name suggest, WomenHack puts you in front of different employers of varying company sizes: agencies, start-ups and fortune 100 companies is a huge plus. What you could have expected when everything was in-person is a speed-dating style interview. You're told wh

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Are you running to those job lines like you do to get into a club or bargain shop?

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Jul 28, 2020
2 min

Are you running to those job lines like you do to get into a club or bargain shop?

I got two sad news to report to you: 1. you're going to be laid off, 2. you're going to take a massive salary cut. That's not exciting news to wake up to so here's how you can prevent that sad news from becoming true. And by the way it may be a secret or very known but it's a smart tactic I use all the time. Start looking RIGHT NOW. Heres the thing, companies can make whatever decision without any emotion, failing to recognize the impact to someone who has a family or is sick

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Jul 28, 2020
2 min

Networking for Beginners & Intermediate Level Professionals: Digital Meetups & Social Prowling

You are facing this massive employment pool of job prospects or are in an existing job, and the first thing you think about is how well can I perform to make a good impression and keep this job. WRONG. That's important, but the first thing you should always think about is networking. Let's take this from the top - there are many ways to network, and of course during this health crisis it would seem more difficult, but not really because there are others just like you. Right

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In Case You Missed Us: Check out the Replay - How To Get Your Foot In The Door!

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Jul 25, 2020
1 min

In Case You Missed Us: Check out the Replay - How To Get Your Foot In The Door!

Get Your Foot In The Door Event: July 22nd, 7pm - 8:30pm Share & Comment after watching the recording of the event. Panelist: Elaina Wheeldon Nicold Ologundudu Niketa Jhevari Kourtney Rich #career #women #toherandback #careeradvice #zoomevents #jobsearch #productmanager #uxdesigner #womenleaders #publicrelations

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Wondering How These Panelist Got Their Foot In The Door? Listen & Watch Now!

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Jul 21, 2020
2 min

Selling A Bad Brand Is Like Being Sold A Bad Car: 3 Tips You Need To Know

Your Resume is your brand, your way of being seen and heard, so why copy and paste so lazily to not sell yourself? Would you want someone to sell you an item that appeared to have little thought or effort....I don't think so. People have made many mistakes on their resume, so let's address a few of them. 1. Do not re use the same words. If you take a look at the graphic above you will see that some of them mean the same thing, but a different action verb is used. Always lead

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This Pandemic Will Be Here For Awhile So Get Prepared In Your Career

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Jul 21, 2020
1 min

This Pandemic Will Be Here For Awhile So Get Prepared In Your Career

This was a post shared on our feed earlier today and as it resonates strongly with what is happening, let these tips be a guiding action throughout your career no matter if the economy is healthy or not. Truth is - you can experience unstableness no matter what. We all know when it pertains to companies, no kind hearted person is spared. That's why it is critical to always be on the hunt for roles, even while you are on a good and stable job, just to get a sense of pay and jo

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Jul 21, 2020
2 min

Um.. You're Not The Boss: How to Handle Difficult Co-workers

Ok, let me just say what everyone else is thinking....if a guy or girl person came up to me saying they are my boss and I have to do whatever they say - I would then say that job at Benihana is looking mighty good right now because no one is the boss of me. (because id rather have a less intense boss) Ok could be dramatic but everyone has to deal with colleagues or managers that seem to over step their boundaries whether they do have say so or not. So how do you handle this?

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Career Search - Working During A Downward Economy: What The Heck Am I Gonna Do?

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Jul 20, 2020
2 min

Career Search - Working During A Downward Economy: What The Heck Am I Gonna Do?

WAKE UP PEOPLE!! And seriously women what are you doing? Yes, we have a pandemic, a nobody-wants-crisis on our hands and you would absolutely think just that quickly for a split second that jeesh what am I going to do: I have bills to pay, I was hoping to buy that sleek new car I've been saving up for and OMG, I literally just moved out of my parents house so I would no longer need to depend on them. I guess they're not going to be too happy of the news that I need to come b

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Jul 16, 2020
1 min

Meet To Her & Back Panelist: Niketa Jhaveri

Niketa Jhevari works as a Director of User Experience at GE Healthcare. As someone who drives global initiatives and leads a user experience team - she built a successful career starting as a web designer to becoming a Director after graduating from Depaul University. Listen to how she got her foot in the door! #women #career #careertips #howtogetyourfootinthedoor #depauluniversity #userexperience #ux #careerevents #panelist #niketajhaveri

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How Has The Pandemic and Protest Affected Your Work Environment?

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Jul 14, 2020
1 min

How Has The Pandemic and Protest Affected Your Work Environment?

If you've been impacted or sense you may need to look for other work, send us an email at info@toherandback.com and we can provide resume and career transition services! View our list of services here. Let's be honest - this year has been a complete whirlwind of discomfort, confusion and scariness. Between working at home or venturing outside with potential risk of exposure - I don't think anyone truly feels certain or content with their current situation. It's important to k

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Jul 11, 2020
1 min

Get Your Foot In The Door: Sign Up For Our Event on July 22nd

Now more than ever is a crucial time - whether you are currently working or between positions to receive effective tips to help you make the next move. Join us on July 22nd at 7pm on Zoom by signing up today to hear from our wonderful panelists: Elaina Wheeldon Nicold Ologundudu Niketa Jhevari Kourtney Rich We'll discuss the panelist journeys, hear where they started to get to the role they are in now. Most people don't realize that not everyone takes a straight path to the c

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Jul 11, 2020
1 min

Resume Testimonial by Allison Wise

Service: Resume Critique "Working with Brittany was very easy. She didn't just do a simple critique of my resume, she went over and beyond the ask by providing insightful and impactful suggestions. She really highlighted my strengths and catered my resume towards the positions I am seeking. I could tell she really put a lot of thought and care into the feedback she provided." If you want your resume critiqued, email your request at info@toherandback.com! #resume #resumecritiq

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May 12, 2020
2 min

Resume Dont's to Avoid Getting Rejected

Everyone knows how important their resume is. Even if you know someone who can help you get your foot in the door to a new job, you still need to pass the resume test. While many candidates may apply for a job, only few will qualify because of their resume and then being able to speak about their experience is what leads you to an offer. So in order to avoid any pitfalls especially during a time like now, you'll want to avoid doing the following: 1. Don't copy & paste the job

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