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50 And Older Job Market Issues

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00 AM GMT

By Erin Kennedy, Certified Professional Resume Writer

Due to the job markets lately, there are a lot of older generation employees wondering how to get hired...

"I Didn't Get the Job Because I'm Black"

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Race Discrimination

Preemptive hiring is discrimination. A Black employee alleged that she was denied a promotion to a higher IT position, and a less-qualified Asian employee was selected instead. The employer's defense was that she never applied for the position and, therefore, could not contest the decision. However, the evidence showed that the manager: knew there were only two...

Is the 'Mommy Track' Still Taboo?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
In Saturdays WSJ, writer Virginia Postrel has a retrospective on the Mommy Track. She takes us back to a controversial 1989 Harvard Business Review article by Felice N. Schwartz called Management Women and the New Facts of Life. Schwartz started with the fact that not all working women want the same things. Some are chiefly career-focused, making the same trade-offs traditionally made by the...

Cracking the Male Code of Workplace Behavior

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
FOR the last nine years, Ive been engaged in some of the most fascinating work a woman can do: talking to and surveying thousands of men to investigate what they think and then writing books about it. I enter into conversations with unsuspecting men sitting next to me on airplanes, on the subway and in coffee shops and give them a chance to share their innermost thoughts anonymously. My goal is...

Over 55 and Looking For A Job? Five Strategies From a Top Career Coach

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT
Dont ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. Maggie Mistal, career coach and Sirius XM radio host, loves this quote from Theologian Howard Thurman. But Mistal has heard enough corporate castaway tales from her clientele and radio-call-ins to know that soul searching is the first step to making a successful...

Too Old For The Job? Five Strategies For 55+ Job Hunters

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
If youre over 55 and pounding the pavement these days, its not pretty. I have several friends who fit this description. Theyre frustrated, furious and frankly dumbfounded by their inability to land a job that suits their experience and desired salary. Theyre picking up part-time consulting jobs to keep afloat, zapping resumes into the black hole of online resum bins, waiting for a response...

Why Applicants Miss Out on Lucrative Jobs

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
You have probably applied for all sorts of positions, done interviews but sat for re-interviews, but still remain jobless. Mr Roland Kadooli, a resident in Mutungo, a city suburb applied for jobs until he almost thought he was an outcast before employers. For five years, he moved the streets of Kampala dropping his application at various offices. The few times he was shortlisted amounted to nothing...

Young Women's Pay Exceeds Male Peers'

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
The earning power of young single women has surpassed that of their male peers in metropolitan areas around the U.S., a shift that is being driven by the growing ranks of women who attend college and move on to high-earning jobs. In 2008, single, childless women between ages 22 and 30 were earning more than their male counterparts in most U.S. cities, with incomes that were 8% greater on average, according...

8 Things Employers Aren't Allowed To Ask You

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Investopedia -- The rough economy has made many people desperate for a job. In their eagerness for gainful employment, many people may overlook improper interview questions. Depending on how they are asked, questions about personal topics such as marital status, race and health are more than just poor manners - they are illegal under federal and some state and local laws. These types of questions can...

Affirmative Action: How Far Have We Come?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
NPR -- As students flock back to America's colleges for the fall semester, commentators across the political spectrum have been debating what's become a lightning-rod issue in the admissions process: affirmative action. And one of the key figures in that debate made her debut in the public eye as a name on a Supreme Court case.

How Will The Age of Women Affect The Workplace?

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
For the past century womens progress has been cast as a struggle for equality. But what if equality isnt the end point? What if modern post-industrial society is simply better suited to women? Thats the question Hanna Rosin posed in a provocative article in The Atlantic Monthly.

Our Male Identity Crisis: What Will Happen to Men?

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
We are experiencing a male identity crisis in Western Society, brought into sharp focus by the global economic downturn.First, we are seeing a significant shift in the nature of education and employment trends which will have a huge impact on male identities. Boys are seriously under-achieving in public schools in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia, according to several recent research studies...

5 Ways to Make Yourself Network Worthy

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Examiner -- Not everyone is network worthy but I'm hoping to help get as many people there as I can. It is true that anyone can technically network, but it's hard for a lot of people to do it effectively. As I've often said, it is a team sport, and the sad reality is networking is often one sided. You may be one of those people who reaches out, does all the right things, follows up in the right amount...

Women, Are You Afraid of Leveraging Your Network?

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Examiner -- One of the biggest issues that women have is not asking for what they want. There have been countless articles (and not to mention books) examining why women don't like to negotiate or ask for what they want in terms of money (salary, raises, etc). But I have found that women are less likely to ask for help from their network than men. They don't want to be viewed as bothersome or needy...

Women: Want a Raise? Think Scary Thoughts

Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
BNET -- What if you could trick yourself into becoming a better negotiator by summoning a particular emotion? A new study suggests that women who use fear to self-motivate may boost their earning power. The opposite effect was observed in frightened men they negotiated marginally lower payments in the experiment, which is part of ongoing research by UCLA Anderson professors Heajung Jung and Maia...

Diversity as a Strategic Advantage

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
BusinessWeek -- It's about more than filling quotas, as such companies as Turner Broadcasting, IBM, and Pfizer have discovered. Since the establishment of affirmative action in the early 1960s, organizations have struggled with shifting their focus on diversity from a numbers exercise of quota achievement to leveraging the benefits that can be derived from employees with different backgrounds and...

How to Find and Land a Job in Another Country

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
HeraldNet -- You know the ins and outs of job searching in the United States. Resumes, interviews, salary negotiations, no problem. But lets say that youre excited by the global economy. Or yearning for adventure. Either way, job hunting overseas is different than you might expect. Every region or country has its own hiring practices.

One-Third Of Women Fleeing The Workforce

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Forbes -- Yesterday, I attended a panel discussion of new data released by the Center for Work-Life Policy about off-rampers and on-rampers. The term off-ramper was coined several years ago to describe the phenomenon of talented, highly educated women who voluntarily left their jobs for reasons including childcare issues, eldercare needs, burnout and dissatisfaction.

Paycheck Fairness Act May Finally Close Gender Wage Gap

Thu, 13 May 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
St. Petersburg Times -- Women now make up half the U.S. workforce, but they still haven't managed to achieve pay equity. Women must work more than 16 months to earn what men make in 12 months for the same job. They earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts.

Boomer Job Hunt: 7 Mistakes You Can't Afford

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
CBS Money Watch -- Success is often a function of knowing what not to do. With the national unemployment rate hovering around 10 percent knowing what mistakes not to make in a job search is especially helpful. In a hot job market maybe you can manage a misstep here or there. Today, un-uh. The MetLife Mature Market Institute recently took a look at how older Americans (55-70) are faring in the job...

Women's Pay Imbalances

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Japan Times -- Another International Women's Day was celebrated March 8, though "celebrate" is perhaps not the right word. Most women around the world were too busy making ends meet to find time to celebrate.

Interview Mistakes That Can Cost You The Job

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT
Forbes -- David Lewis, president of OperationsInc, a human resources consulting firm, has seen his share of embarrassingly bad job candidates. He says one woman crossed her legs, looked at her feet and realized she had forgotten to change from sneakers to heels before the interview. She stopped him mid-sentence to change her shoes. Another brought her lunch to the midday interview and proceeded to...

Women M.B.A.s Continue to Lag in Pay, Promotions

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Job Recruitments Perpetuate Stereotypes

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 AM GMT

Women In Biopharma: Analyzing The Glass Ceiling

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Women In The Workplace Still Face Inequality

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Finding a Job While Having an "Ethnic" Name

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Unwise Use of Social Networking Could Derail a Career Before It Gets Started

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Management Tips for Women: Confront, Confront...Praise

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Pay Inequality Due To Women 'Underselling Themselves'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
NBR -- Women need to be more confident about promoting their skills and negotiating for what theyre worth if theyre to overcome the gender pay gap, a senior recruitment consultant says.

Are Minority Candidates Better Suited for Certain Jobs?

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Equal Work, Unequal Pay: What To Do If You're The Victim Of Gender Discrimination

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Pregnant Job Seeker

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Gender Pay Discrepancy Down; Gap Remains

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
MarketWatch -- The difference between salaries for men and women in the federal work force fell over the last two decades, but an unaccounted-for pay gap persisted, according to a report from congressional investigators released Tuesday.

Gender Pay Reporting 'No Magic Bullet' to Solve Gender Pay Gap

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
TM -- Responding to the U.K.s Equality Bill, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) said it is dishonest of policymakers to suggest that gender pay reporting can be solved by a magic bullet of gender pay reporting aimed at employers.

10 Types of EEOC Claims

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
Examiner -- Recent statistics have indicated that workplace discrimination complaints rose by 15% in 2008, adding 13,000 new cases to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC) already heavy workload. There is a common misconception that EEOC claims only relate to racial or gender discrimination; there are actually 10 types of claims which fall under the jurisdiction of the EEOC and they...

Racial Disparities Persist In Higher-Paying Jobs

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
AP -- Blacks and Hispanics lag behind whites for higher-paying jobs at the largest rates in about a decade as employment opportunities dwindled during the nations economic woes and housing slump.

How to Navigate the Job Market as an International Student

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
Examiner -- Over the past few months, I've received many e-mails from international students seeking advice about securing internships and entry-level jobs in the U.S. So, I sat down with Grace Kutney, a career technology specialist at the Lawrence University Career Center and career development blogger at Sweet Careers, to answer their questions.

Will the Financial Crisis Reinforce the Glass Ceiling?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
BNET -- A survey of the impact of the financial crisis on womens careers indicates that many believe the turmoil in the economy will end up reinforcing the glass ceiling, at least in the UK.

Leadership Strategies for Women: How to Speak

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
Examiner -- In my signature womens leadership development article, Show up, speak up, and step up, I write that being visible in the workplace is only half the battle. The other half is having a voice. In that article, I suggest that you speak up by making insightful and valuable recommendations that will move projects forward. In this article, I provide further insight on how to speak up.

Charm School Arms Career Women

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
New Zealand Herald -- Fierce labour market competition is prompting female job seekers to revisit finishing school values of polish and presentation.

Leadership Strategies for Women: How to Show Up (Part 1)

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
Examiner -- As women continue to pave their paths to leadership, it's important that they learn key skills that will get them to where they want to go. In my signature women's leadership development article, Show up, speak up and step up, I provide 3 leadership strategies to help women get ahead in the workplace. In that article, I suggest that you be an active participant in meetings and company sponsored...

Career Women at Midlife: Sadder and Sicker

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
BusinessWeek -- Kathy Caprino's life seemed the stuff of glossy-magazine perfection. The big deal marketing job, complete with roomy office, upbeat assistant, and lunchtime indulgences in retail therapy. The cool contemporary spread in Connecticut. The emotionally aware jazz percussionist husband frolicking with the two healthy kids.

Cultivating Diversity in 2009

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT

Cultivating Diversity in 2009
By Wendy Lalli

America has always been a melting pot of different ethnic groups, but in the twenty-first century the proportions and flavoring of our national...

The $10,000 Salary Gap for Women in Startups

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
BNET -- Study after study has demonstrated salary gaps for female executives versus their male colleagues, especially in large companies. Now new research by Harvard Business School professor Noam Wasserman demonstrates that the pay gaps persist in startups, too although less so.

What Women Should--And Shouldn't--Wear In the Workplace

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
Forbes -- When dressing for the office or a business event, it's easy to veer off track. Here are the biggest wardrobe mistakes professional women make--and how to avoid them.

How to Stand Up Against Racial Discrimination Without Losing Your Job

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
Q. How is racial discrimination defined in the eyes of the law? A. Very briefly, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is the federal statute prohibiting discrimination by a defined employer against an individual on the basis of race (and other protected categories) in the workplace. There are other federal, state and local laws with similar prohibitions.

Congress Sends Pay Discrimination Bill

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
AP -- Congress sent the White House its first legislation of Barack Obama's presidency Tuesday, a bill that makes it easier for women and others to sue for pay discrimination, even if the discrimination has prevailed for years, even decades.

Women's Unemployment Rate is Lower than Men's

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
USA Today -- Women are holding onto their jobs more than their male counterparts in the recession as the types of jobs women hold generally offer more stability, albeit at less pay.

Women Receive Better Pay, Same Promotion Rates as Men at Executive Level

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
TM -- Female executives who break through the glass ceiling in corporate America are rewarded with higher overall compensation than their male counterparts and benefit from the same rate of promotion, according to new research from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. However, the study also found that the number of females in top executive positions remains a fraction of...

Educating a New Generation of Women Leaders in the Biosciences

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 AM GMT
Annual Next Generation Bioscience Leader's Forum
Brings Women Leaders Together
By Suvarna Bhatt, Feature...

Worst Interview Mistakes Women Make

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
Forbes -- Women tend to make specific missteps that can cost them a job. The current economic climate, with fewer jobs and more applicants for each position, requires job seekers to have impeccable interviewing skills. Men and women make many of the same mistakes--arriving late or unprepared, refusing to answer a question, or lying about previous experience. Women, however, can make particular missteps...

20 Ways Older Workers Can Sell Themselves

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
US News -- Older workers often subscribe to certain myths about themselves, and they may end up hiding their age or apologizing for it when they search for a job. Increasingly, too, the contrasts between people in their 50s and 60s and younger millennial workers have caused a strange kind of generational workplace clash. The truth is, the American workforce needs the input of both, and baby boomers...

How to Research a Potential Employer

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
SMW -- Companies check out job seekers prior to hiring them, and you should be checking out companies prior to applying for employment--or, at the very least, before accepting a job offer.

Sarah Palin Candidacy Sparks Working Moms Debate

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
MSNBC -- For most working mothers, the third day after giving birth to a new baby is still a whirlwind of joy, sleep deprivation and recovery. For Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, it also was time to go back to work.

BioSpace Launches Life Science Career Content and Resources From The Biotech Work Portal

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
BioSpace.com to feature career information from group funded by US Department of Labor
SAN FRANCISCO, September 11, 2008 BioSpace, the world's leading online community and career network for the life sciences industry, announced today the incorporation of useful career resources and content into BioSpace.com from The Biotech Work Portal, a national Web site created by the...

Boss' Gender Impacts Employee Stress Levels

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
ScienceDaily (Sep. 10, 2008) Worker mental and physical well-being are influenced by gender in the workplace, according to a study that analyzed the impact of supervisor and subordinate gender on health.

Finding the Right Way To Disclose a Disability

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
WSJ -- Disclosing a disability is a personal decision but can be beneficial if done right. Only you can decide whether -- and when -- to tell your new employer about your disability. Disclosing a condition can help protect your legal rights but can also leave you open to discrimination. Still, experts say you're better off giving management a heads-up. Here are a few different approaches to disclosure...

When To Tell The Boss That You Are Pregnant

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
MSNBC -- Be up front and professional to avoid being placed on the "mommy track." Laura Stager couldn't wait to share with her co-workers the news that she was pregnant. But once she did, a strange thing started happening: People who barely talked to her before the announcement started rubbing her belly; even more uncomfortable, colleagues ask her weekly how much she weighs. Please click on link...

Tips For Dealing With A Mean Boss; Advice On How To Save Your Sanity And Keep Your Job -- Or Get A New One

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
MSNBC -- In today's tough economic environment, some bosses are acting meaner than ever. Here are seven tips for dealing with a mean manager from John McKee, a business coach and author of "21 Ways Women in Management Shoot Themselves in the Foot." Please click on link below to read full stroy form MSNBC.

How to Develop References That Get You the Job

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
Diversity -- Your rsum is stellar. You used your network wisely. You landed the interview for your dream job and you nailed it. So why didn't you get the offer? It may be that your references were an afterthought, rather than part of your plan. Please click on link below to read full story from Diveristy Inc.

The Next Generation Life Sciences Leader: The "F" Factors Necessary to Compete

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Victor Kleinman, Managing Partner (Nosal Partners LLC) -- Ongoing and unrelenting change continues to impact the major Life Sciences sectors of global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, devices, and diagnostic companies. Today's Life Sciences companies face an environment where best-selling drugs introduced in the 1990s are losing patent protection, opening them up to generic competition. At...

Ladies, Just Say "No!" (Here's How)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
AllBusiness -- Picture this: You are a consultant and your most important customer offers you a deal. Instead of consulting, she wants you to work full time as an employee. Theres just one problem. Your hourly rate would go down dramatically. And there are no health care benefits. This full-time, lower-pay job means no time for other work. Sounds like a quick no, right? Would you agonize over...

How Successful Moms Prepare to Return to Work

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
EDU 411 -- It's official...moms are returning to the workplace. Whether they took a brief maternity leave or disappeared for more than a decade, mothers are revisiting the jobs they once left behind. Some are even embarking on entirely new career paths that make more sense to them today. Before making their occupational homecomings, however, many moms are looking to colleges and universities to help...

The Makings of "Wow" -- Cultural Fit Trumps Soft Skills in Getting The Job

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
Financial Post -- Dressed in a tailored black pinstripe suit and perfectly coiffed, executive coach Roz Usheroff stands at the front of a presentation room in a downtown Toronto conference centre addressing 31 women who hold mid-to senior-level positions at Canadian companies. She admonishes them to stop apologizing when offering their opinion. It's an ingrained habit and a difficult one to break ...

How To Balance Work And Pregnancy

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
Forbes -- Laura Stager couldn't wait to share with her co-workers the news that she was pregnant. But once she did, a strange thing started happening: People who barely talked to her before the announcement started rubbing her belly; even more uncomfortable, colleagues ask her weekly how much she weighs. Click on link below to access full story from Forbes.

Diversity at the Office: Policy vs. Reality

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
NYTimes -- MINORITY employees may flee workplaces even when employers have so-called diversity programs in place, says Natalie Holder-Winfield, an employment lawyer turned diversity consultant. I recently talked with Ms. Holder-Winfield, the author of Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce (First Books), about how employers can create and sustain diversity. Here is an edited transcript of our...

Top Resume Blunders and How You Can Avoid Them

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
Diversity Inc. -- Avoiding costly rsum blunders is Career Advice 101. So it's truly a wonder that so many smart, capable and experienced job applicants have rsums that work against them. Your rsum will either be the bullhorn that demands attention and gets you in the door or the red flag that warns a potential employer you're not ready for primetime. Here are some tips on how to make sure your...

Science And The Glass Ceiling

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
Forbes -- Turns out Lawrence Summers was wrong. In 2005, the then-Harvard president told an economic conference that female scientists might be underrepresented at elite universities because of "innate" differences between the genders. But a new study finds plenty of women are taking private sector jobs in science, engineering and technology. Read full article below.

Feds Take Hard Line on Immigrant Hiring, Visa Shortage for High-Skilled Workers

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
Just as Capitol Hill is getting back to work after its two-week spring recess, the cap on visas for highly skilled immigrants is likely to be exceeded for the second consecutive year. Companies that contend they desperately need to hire foreign talent, especially in the technology sector, dont expect Congress to raise immigration limits.

Tips For Moms Returning To A Career

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
Digtriad -- Today women hold positions at all levels within virtually every industry imaginable. Societal norms encourage females to pursue their professional dreams. Positions once held solely by men are now sought, and held, by women. Read full article below.

Women Face "Career Downgrade" After Having Children

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
LONDON (AFP) Female professionals who wish to continue their career while raising a family often have to resort to lowly part-time jobs where their talents and qualifications are wasted, a wide-ranging study said Wednesday. Read full article below.

How to Rejoin the Workforce After Raising Kids

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Kerry Hannon (US News) -- If you're like most women, restarting your career after a few years off to raise kids depends on three magic words: flexible work schedule. While a 40-hour-plus workweek remains the norm, many employersmaybe even your old onehave adapted to the demands of working parents. With a little smooth talking and determination on your part, you might find a good job in which you...

Rules Of The Game For Corporate Women

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
(Management Issues) -- Why do so many women struggle with "being political"? They possess all the skills they need to succeed in the political arena but all too often, no-one has taught them the rules of the game. So here's a crash course in how to play the game without becoming a man in a skirt. Read full article below.

How Gender Biases Impact Our Salaries; Women Who Ask for More Money Are Disliked

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Samantha Chang (The Improper) -- Despite the strides that women have made in the workplace over the years, it's still a man's world when it comes to salary, according to the 2006 American Community Survey. Did you know women still tend to make only 77.3 cents for every dollar a man earns? This statistic isn't surprising in light of the fact that only 12.5% of women pushed for a better deal in salary...

Want a Job? Don't Let Your Cover Letter Stop You

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Daryl Hannah (DiversityInc.) -- Let's face it. There's no magic formula for a perfect cover letter, despite what career guides say. However, one thing is for certain, a strong cover letter is as important as a strong rsum. Should you mention your race/ethnicity, disability or orientation in your cover letter? Read full article below.

Several Laws Protect Pregnant Workers Injured on the Job

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
I suffered an on the job injury when I was 32 weeks pregnant. I was ordered out of work by three different doctors. It has now been almost eight months and I continue to be out of work from injury. However, I recently found out that when and if I am cleared to return to work, I do not have a position to return to. Is this legal? And do I have any recourse as far as losing my job after maternity leave...

What Do Talented People of Color Want Most on the Job?

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:00:00 AM GMT
What do talented people of color want most on the job? Professional-development opportunities, according to a new Bernard Hodes Group study. The study, which surveys 751 people, also documents the places people of color are most likely to find job opportunities, why they leave and how progressive employers such as those in The 2007 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity implement aggressive...

Advice for Female Managers On Developing a Leadership Style

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Erin White (WSJ) -- When working at a Washington, D.C., foundation a few years ago, Jennifer Christian Murtie was promoted to oversee three staffers. She worried about how to project authority without seeming mean.

Five Ways New Moms Can Protect Their Jobs

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 AM GMT
By Marshall Loeb (MarketWatch) -- Is your job really safe when you go on maternity leave? Not necessarily, says career coach Cynthia Shapiro, author of the book "Corporate Confidential." The Family and Medical Leave Act entitles many American mothers to take 12 weeks off to care for their newborns. But the law does not provide blanket protection and companies have been known to exploit its weaknesses...

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50 And Older Job Market Issues

"I Didn't Get the Job Because I'm Black"

Is the 'Mommy Track' Still Taboo?

Cracking the Male Code of Workplace Behavior

Over 55 and Looking For A Job? Five Strategies From a Top Career Coach

Too Old For The Job? Five Strategies For 55+ Job Hunters

Why Applicants Miss Out on Lucrative Jobs

Young Women's Pay Exceeds Male Peers'

8 Things Employers Aren't Allowed To Ask You

Affirmative Action: How Far Have We Come?

How Will The Age of Women Affect The Workplace?

Our Male Identity Crisis: What Will Happen to Men?

5 Ways to Make Yourself Network Worthy

Women, Are You Afraid of Leveraging Your Network?

Women: Want a Raise? Think Scary Thoughts

Diversity as a Strategic Advantage

How to Find and Land a Job in Another Country

One-Third Of Women Fleeing The Workforce

Paycheck Fairness Act May Finally Close Gender Wage Gap

Boomer Job Hunt: 7 Mistakes You Can't Afford

Women's Pay Imbalances

Interview Mistakes That Can Cost You The Job

Women M.B.A.s Continue to Lag in Pay, Promotions

Job Recruitments Perpetuate Stereotypes

Women In Biopharma: Analyzing The Glass Ceiling

Women In The Workplace Still Face Inequality

Finding a Job While Having an "Ethnic" Name

Unwise Use of Social Networking Could Derail a Career Before It Gets Started

Management Tips for Women: Confront, Confront...Praise

Pay Inequality Due To Women 'Underselling Themselves'

Are Minority Candidates Better Suited for Certain Jobs?

Equal Work, Unequal Pay: What To Do If You're The Victim Of Gender Discrimination

Pregnant Job Seeker

Gender Pay Discrepancy Down; Gap Remains

Gender Pay Reporting 'No Magic Bullet' to Solve Gender Pay Gap

10 Types of EEOC Claims

Racial Disparities Persist In Higher-Paying Jobs

How to Navigate the Job Market as an International Student

Will the Financial Crisis Reinforce the Glass Ceiling?

Leadership Strategies for Women: How to Speak

Charm School Arms Career Women

Leadership Strategies for Women: How to Show Up (Part 1)

Career Women at Midlife: Sadder and Sicker

Cultivating Diversity in 2009

The $10,000 Salary Gap for Women in Startups

What Women Should--And Shouldn't--Wear In the Workplace

How to Stand Up Against Racial Discrimination Without Losing Your Job

Congress Sends Pay Discrimination Bill

Women's Unemployment Rate is Lower than Men's

Women Receive Better Pay, Same Promotion Rates as Men at Executive Level

Educating a New Generation of Women Leaders in the Biosciences

Worst Interview Mistakes Women Make

20 Ways Older Workers Can Sell Themselves

How to Research a Potential Employer

Sarah Palin Candidacy Sparks Working Moms Debate

BioSpace Launches Life Science Career Content and Resources From The Biotech Work Portal

Boss' Gender Impacts Employee Stress Levels

Finding the Right Way To Disclose a Disability

When To Tell The Boss That You Are Pregnant

Tips For Dealing With A Mean Boss; Advice On How To Save Your Sanity And Keep Your Job -- Or Get A New One

How to Develop References That Get You the Job

The Next Generation Life Sciences Leader: The "F" Factors Necessary to Compete

Ladies, Just Say "No!" (Here's How)

How Successful Moms Prepare to Return to Work

The Makings of "Wow" -- Cultural Fit Trumps Soft Skills in Getting The Job

How To Balance Work And Pregnancy

Diversity at the Office: Policy vs. Reality

Top Resume Blunders and How You Can Avoid Them

Science And The Glass Ceiling

Feds Take Hard Line on Immigrant Hiring, Visa Shortage for High-Skilled Workers

Tips For Moms Returning To A Career

Women Face "Career Downgrade" After Having Children

How to Rejoin the Workforce After Raising Kids

Rules Of The Game For Corporate Women

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