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 Obama's Court Nominee Elena Kagen May Be Third Woman
For women aross the nation, it's a big deal. In a country that has reserved it's high court seats for men throughout our American history, we are now in the unique position of seeing a third woman potentially claiming a seat in the most powerful court of the U.S.
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Office Protocol Can Sometimes Stand in the Way of Honest Expression
If you have one of those bosses who is considerate and kind, it's nice to occasionally show your appreciation by saying "thank you". It sounds easy enough; right? But sometimes finding the right way or the exact words to say thank you to your boss can prove to be a difficult task. You certainly don't want to be seen as the office sycophant. Believe it or not; many bosses eagerly wait for some type of acknowledgement for their efforts; although sadly, often they just don't get it. When is it appropriate to say thank-you?
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Plan, Prepare and Land That Job!
Hate job interviews? You’re not alone—most people feel that way when it comes to looking for work. The interview, however, can actually be fun if the proper steps are taken beforehand. The key to enjoying the interview and then landing your dream job is to have ways to prepare for the job interview stage of the job-hunting process even before they call you in. What do you need to do? Shine, by learning a few ways to prepare for a job interview.
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Discussing the Benefits of Working Moms Is a Moot Point Today
It's no longer considered a choice for many families today. For single mothers it's not even a consideration. So the questions we should be asking about "mothers working" need to be revisited. The days when most mothers planned on staying home and being housewives and raising children full-time are long gone. Many mothers must now work to help support their families. . To blend working and raising a family requires a great deal of discipline and patience, but most women have little choice but to prioritize within the parameters of their work lives and to basically "do it all." The real questions we should be asking is what can we do for the kids and the moms in these families to create an environment that is friendly to both.
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Dress For the Kind of Success You Really Want to Find
Your resume landed on the right side of the table, and has landed you an interview for the new position that you applied for last week; so that's great news. Looking through your limited wardrobe didn't feel quite so good, as you realized suddenly that you have absolutely nothing in the women's interview attire category. In fact, there's nothing even remotely close that will measure up. Did you know that 55% of another person's perception of you is based on how you look? That doesn't leave much opportunity to wow your prospective new boss during your interview does it; especially if you've literally got nothing to wear! Looks as though you will be in need of a women's interview attire makeover!
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