Blog Articles
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27 Feb 2024
Any sort of training, certified or not, is guaranteed to boost your CV and fill any gaps in your knowledge and skill set. Upskilling will also ensure that you are on par with the latest technological advancements in your industry and keep you up-to-date with the latest knowledge in your chosen... -
11 Oct 2023
Taking a career break to focus on motherhood is a significant decision that many women make. It's a time of personal growth, bonding with your child, and developing valuable skills that can enhance your professional life in the long run. However, when the time comes to re-enter the workforce,... -
22 Aug 2023
Many women adopt the role of caregiver after having children, or they simply cannot fathom leaving their children after maternity leave and decide to take a career break. The good news is that a career break is not the end of your professional life. You can start working again thanks to returnships... -
15 Aug 2023
Returnships are short, paid internships for professional women who have had a long career break and are returning to work in mid- to senior-level positions. Talented women can restart their careers by choosing a returnship with an organisation that recognises the value that work experience brings,... -
04 Apr 2023
It is the first impression you leave on someone you are hoping would employ you. Yet, people often do not take the necessary care when it comes to preparing their CV’s. Thoughtless mistakes can result in a CV application being rejected from the onset. To give yourself a competitive advantage when... -
21 Feb 2023
Now you have a family, and your outlook on work and career has changed. Intrinsically, every social call, work lunch, or pending deadline sets into motion a series of moving blocks (or shifted duties). You must be the chief architect, tasked with placing and rearranging the pieces so that there is... -
10 Jan 2023
Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can have. But it’s also one of the most challenging. Not only are you responsible for raising a human being, but you’re also responsible for your own career and finances. And if you take a career break to raise your children, it can be... -
16 Sep 2022
Successfully returning to work is possible! That’s why we are passionate about helping women return to work after a career break. It was May 2006, more than 15 years ago, but I can still see myself in the office with my manager and work colleagues, and she was updating everyone that I would be... -
18 May 2022
It’s hard to believe that in 2022 we are still discussing gender bias, prejudice and the lack of gender diversity in the workplace. However, multiple studies suggest that gender bias is the reason why so many businesses are reluctant to place women into senior positions. According to Statista, “in...
