September 14th, 2014
Expert Columns
By Kathleen Winsor-Games NABBW’s Associate for Women and Work What are some meaningful accomplishments that you would like to check off your career bucket list before you retire? If you don’t have a career bucket list yet, now is the perfect time to set about creating one. Think back to when you started your career. […]
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August 12th, 2014
Expert Columns
By Kathleen Winsor-Games NABBW’s Associate for Women and Work The changing nature of work and the new American workplace have been reported on frequently over the past decade. As women and Baby Boomers, we have moved from the expectation of having one or two jobs during the course of our lifetime to an uncertain landscape […]
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May 26th, 2011
Women & Work
Even in the Worst of Times, Best Prepared Candidates Still Get Jobs By Dumont Gerkin Owen Ph.D. NABBW’s Women & Work Expert How is it that even when the times get really tough in the job market, there are always individuals who find jobs. Are they smarter than you? Too young, too old? Better qualified, […]
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April 5th, 2011
Women & Work
The Gender Gap in Employment: A New Twist? By Dumont Gerken Owen, Ph.D. NABBW’s Women & Work Expert The recession has had a devastating effect on salaries and hiring rates for both men and women. Evidence, however, indicates that the gender gap has extended from a disparity of salaries and advancement to the job search. […]
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January 5th, 2011
Women & Work
Is Fear of Rejection a Motivator or Hindrance in Your Job Search? By Dumont Gerken Owen, Ph.D. NABBW’s Women and Work Expert The job search has been described as a series of “no’s” followed by a “yes”. In other words, rejection is an inevitable part of every job search. It’s your response to rejection that […]
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December 14th, 2010
Expert Columns
Are You as Courageous as a Baby Squirrel? By Dumont Gerken Owen, Ph.D. NABBW’s Women and Work Expert I watched a baby squirrel the other day as he learned to navigate trees. He carefully tested each branch to see if it could hold his weight. A little later, I went back and looked up in […]
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