Smart Living with Grit and Grace

Smart Living with Grit and Grace


To the Working Woman: A How-To Guide for the Workplace – 023

January 16, 2018

Are you looking to enter or re-enter the workplace, is it time for a change or are you looking to make the most of the job you have? With a 50% increase of women in the workplace in the last 10 years, there’s a good chance you are one of them, arriving every day with a woman’s unique blend of grit and grace. If you’re looking for tips on how to land that new job or get ahead at the job you already have, you will not want to miss this episode. Darlene shares insights from her years of employing many in the businesses she owned and while at the helm of others. Julie asks the relevant questions you may have about handling a job interview, standing out among your coworkers and time management hacks specific to managing your job well. A perfect listen for your morning commute!

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If you're looking to get hired, be sure to post your resume at Monster.com, Simply Hired, CareerBuilder, Indeed.com and Dice.

Julie mentioned going back to listen to 022 "Simple Hacks for You to Get More Done and Feel Less Stressed – 022" - do it now if you're wanting to get more done this year! You will also want to listen to another work-related episode,What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014. You might also want to get the app she suggested to protect your work time, so you can get more done!
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