Written by Ellen Dunagan

Published: 10 December 2013

“Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it” – Maya Angelou

When it comes to career advancement, similar challenges yield very different results for women vs men. Here are a few interesting tidbits:

• Women are more likely to accept a salary for less than they are worth so that they can “prove themselves” first
• Men initiate negotiations four times as much as women at work
• Women are more likely to minimize their talents and wait to be recognized for good work instead of taking credit for their accomplishments

• Career Advancement
• Career Management for Women
• Self-Marketing

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Written by Ellen Dunagan

Published: 06 August 2013

There is good news and bad news about resumes. The good news: Resumes are powerful marketing tools that can open doors to exciting job opportunities. The bad news: Resumes are powerful marketing tools and are usually the first – and maybe only – glimpse an employer gets of you.

In my experience, people who feel the most confident about their resumes demonstrate plenty of results (both quantitative and qualitative), position themselves for the job the want NEXT, and have little trouble lifting the words from the page and effectively promoting themselves during an interview. In other words, they really know themselves from their accomplishments to where they are headed next.

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Written by Ellen Dunagan

Published: 16 April 2013

This topic never ceases to fascinate me, because the issue of staying or going is rarely about the money. People will stay (or leave) jobs because of….people! As a former HR Professional I have seen plenty of employees come and go in the different jobs I have held over the years. I have also listened to lots of complaints, which have mostly been about working with people, from difficult co-workers to poor managers.

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