Providing advice and support for women entering or returning to the workplace has been one of Make It Better’s long-time passions. We want to make sure you get the most out of your career while also making your life a little easier. We know juggling a career and a family is challenging — being a working mom can be a bit like having two full-time jobs — so here are our top tips for everything from finding the job that’s right for you, to getting that raise you deserve, and more.
1. Find Meaningful Work
If you’re returning to the workforce after time away, answering the “What do I really want to do?” question can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be impossible.
2. Don’t Make These Resume Mistakes
The difference between a strong resume and a less-than-stellar resume will absolutely impact how many interviews or job leads you receive. Here are five common mistakes to avoid while writing your resume.
3. Make Sure You Have a LinkedIn Profile That Makes People Want to Meet You
LinkedIn has become the de facto way for professionals to showcase their career paths and network with one another — and it is critical to have a profile if you’re re-entering the professional world.
4. Follow These Top Social Media Tips for Job Seekers
It can be challenging to find reliable sources among various recruiters, bloggers and social media platforms. Trustworthy outlets are difficult to distinguish from those that waste a job seeker’s time. These social media tips — and go-to websites — will help get you on the right track.
5. Take Some Advice From Chicago’s Most Successful Banker
Here are seven tips and tenets that can help guide you to be successful in business and life — from a man who definitely knows what he’s talking about.
6. Learn The Secret to Getting the Salary or Raise You Deserve
Are you ready to take control of your career and get the salary, raise or promotion you deserve? The first step is getting very clear on what it is you want.
7. Pay Attention to How Your Career (or Lack of) Impacts Your Children
Finding the balance between your career and being a parent is difficult. Here’s how to make sure your work doesn’t affect your children in a negative way as you strive to find that balance.
8. Working While Pregnant? Follow These 7 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
These seven tips will help you enjoy a healthy pregnancy while also protecting your career path and your paycheck.
