It is a universally acknowledged truth that having children is not good for a woman’s career. First there’s maternity leave, then there’s the increased likelihood of returning to work part-time or in dumbed down work, so we can fit in our extra 9 hours of unpaid work and care compared to men each week. Leaving […] Read more…
I have never been a big fan of working for free. My earliest career aspiration was to be a journalist but I could never afford to take on the unpaid internships, that were necessary back in those days, to get into the profession. I remember watching my more financially advantaged peers, going off to write […] Read more…
If you read my posts then you’ve probably seen that I’ve closed my coaching books to new clients until July 2023. This is because I was finding it tricky to juggle my part-time job, my growing coaching client list, and the demands of writing a book (plus I have these two children). In the end, […] Read more…
One of the strategies I often recommend to clients is to check out the work of people whose careers they find interesting. This could mean finding out more about people you’re following on socials. It could involve typing some job titles into LinkedIn and seeing what comes up. Maybe making some new connections or arranging […] Read more…
Maybe you’ve resolved that 2023 will be the year you change career. You’re motivated to get started but there’s one thing in the way. School holidays. I love spending time with the family over Christmas but by the time the first week of January rolls around I am usually keen for my own space and […] Read more…
There’s a lot of career change advice out there about saying yes to opportunities. Say yes and work it out later. Say yes to the thing that makes you feel uncomfortable. But what about saying no? Lately “today Denny” been feeling really annoyed with “yesterday Denny”. I’m sure you’ll be familiar with this. It’s when […] Read more…
Christmas might be approaching but the jobs market is still hot! That said, if you are looking for a job, I know you have a thousand and one other things on your plate so don’t want to be spending all of your time on applications. If you’re applying for government jobs, in particular, they often […] Read more…
I work with a lot of women who are job hunting – whether that’s part of a career change, return to work or simply looking for the next move and, without wanting to sound like a negative Nelly, I see some very common mistakes in their job-hunting approach. In this article I outline the top […] Read more…
I’ve just returned from a trip to London and Singapore, hence why I’ve been a bit quiet on here the past couple of weeks. Despite being jetlagged, I’ve returned from my trip buzzing with the things I’ve learned and ready to implement. Holidays are a wonderful time to take a break from our usual routine, […] Read more…
How do I present my career gap on my resume? For mums looking to return to the workforce after time out to raise children this is a common question I hear. Whilst times are changing and employers are becoming more enlightened in their recruitment practices, there’s no denying that a stigma still exists and that […] Read more…