Women face workplace barriers from their heads and shoulders all the way down to their knees and toes. And it’s no child's play. The glass ceiling, or invisible barrier that keeps women from reaching the tippy-top of an organization—think senior leadership, C-suite or board seats—stunts female careers in the long term, but the real challenge comes much earlier. It’s when her high heels cross the workforce threshold to meet the broken rung. While women are less likely to snag entry-level roles compared to men, according to 2024 research, it’s the first promotion point of the career ladder that’s broken. Here’s the raw deal: For every 100 men promoted to manager, 81 women are promoted.

While the system is broken, control what you can: your resume. It’s your career power tool to craft your leadership narrative even before “manager” is in your title. When your resume highlights measurable results, project leadership, mentorship and cross-functional influence, you’re showing decision-makers you’re already operating at a higher level. And now? You have the words (and the evidence) to simply ask them to recognize what you’ve been doing all along. 

64 million Americans freelance. Are you one of them? If so, it’s time to whip your resume into shape. Nearly half of CEOs (48% to be exact) plan to increase freelance talent in 2025 and 81% of C-suite leaders say they’re doubling down on skill-based hiring, according to recent research. Yet freelancers, fractionals and 1099 professionals face unique resume writing challenges. Listing short-term contracts and a roster of clients can overwhelm the resume read or worse, signal career instability. As the market continues to shapeshift and orgs seek specialized skills, now’s the time to clarify your career story and refine your resume strategy so you can land the work you want, on your terms. This is your guide to get there.

It’s time for poolside reads and beach vacays. Slather on SPF, don your sunglasses with your drink in hand and swim in these compelling stories and leadership narratives about women making their mark, so you can make yours. From fiction to nonfiction, there’s a book for every woman.

Boxy blazers, wide-leg jeans and chunky sneakers are all making a nostalgic comeback from the 1990s. But what isn’t making the cut? The '90s resume. While your closet may welcome the throwback, your resume demands a refresh. That means ditching the dated objective statement and laundry lists of duties in favor of a modern resume that showcases your impact, leadership, and brand you.

Ditch the outdated resume advice that doesn’t serve. Get up close and personal with a modern resume in 2025. Download your free Director Resume Toolkit, including a customizable resume template and Director-level resume example.

"I get around as nature intended: In a car." Actress Meg Ryan tells beau, actor Kevin Kline, how she travels in lieu of her fear of flying in the 90's romcom, French Kiss. Flirtation permeates their banter, but so does resume writing advice. Hear me out.

Resumes travel by email, but your career impact needs to be framed first by a C.A.R.  The C.A.R. method is a three-part framework to drill down on your work wins to articulate your impact. 

Just like food choice, you have word choice in your resume. Food can comatose and so can bland, boring verbs. Don’t let your resume reader nod off. Soup up your file with juicy action verbs that catch their attention and keep them wanting more.

Your inbox deserves more than spam and meeting invites—it’s time to curate a little inspiration among the chaos. We’ve rounded up 8 newsletters every working woman needs, delivering career advice, leadership gems and just the right sprinkle of self-care strategies. Think of these as your personal board of directors, straight to your inbox. Ready to upgrade your work-life game? Let’s dive in.

Burnout is no stranger to ambitious women. That unwanted burnout bestie is taking over sleep, energy, mood and work performance for 52% of millennial women and 46% of Gen Z females, according to Deloitte’s Mental Health Today 2024 report. So, whether you're exhausted to the core or prioritizing me-time, take a beat and get back to (or create) the habits that serve your health and wellness. Be well to work well with 43 luxe self-care products to help get there.

1 in 4 women leaders’ competence is undermined at work. Adding insult to injury, women are twice as likely to experience interruption from colleagues according to the 10th annual Women in the Workplace report. Basically: Women’s leadership potential is still commonly called into question. Build trust, credibility and industry authority around your specialized expertise and leadership with this online thought leadership blueprint for women leaders. 

Professional development has a new look. Parking at your desk or in a seminar isn’t the only avenue to consume new info to benefit your career. Half of Americans listen to podcasts with 55% of listeners tuning in with the aim to learn per a 2023 Pew Research report. And 36% of us earbud-wearing podcast learners made a lifestyle change based on what we heard in an episode. So if you’re craving a career move, advice to overcome work-life obstacles or build a business, check out these 10 must-listen podcasts that speak directly to women leaders and goal getters.

Career progression doesn’t have to start with crazy morning routines or unrealistic protocols. It’s possible to weave high-yield activities into your daily rhythms without bankrupting your time to fuel your career. Power up with these 10 career growth activities that only take 10 minutes (each).

Before the writing block hits, arm yourself the ultimate materials checklist to set yourself up for success before resume writing begins.

It’s time for poolside reads and beach vacays. Slather on SPF, don your sunglasses with your drink in hand and swim in these compelling stories and leadership narratives about women making their mark, so you can make yours. From fiction to nonfiction, there’s a book for every woman.

We are masters of the blame game, condemners of the worst kind, us women. We unintentionally keep boxing gloves on the ready, not for exercise, or to beat on others, but to beat up ourselves! This internal mixtape whirring in our heads is feeding us lies. And we’re buying it, singing its lyrics back to ourselves and moving to its beat. Disrupt 5 soul-deep lies that easily entangle us from living out our full potential and purpose with the truth.

Two words that frustrate when it comes to resume writing? “It depends.” Cue the collective sigh.

It's the common answer to many resume writing questions, because well… It does! On what? Your work experience, the job you want, your unique blend of skills, market obstacles and the list goes on.

While there isn’t an official rule book, there are modern resume writing principles to follow that'll fish your resume out of the aughts and into the present day to open the door to your next opportunity. Here are 11 must-have elements for a high-performing resume and how to defeat the frenemy duo of blinking cursor and blank page.

Women corner the market on buying power and influence. I’m talking $31.8 trillion globally. With women projected to own 75% of the discretionary spending by 2028, we’re the local (and global) purchasing decision-makers who lay down the cash for the wants in our homes.

The holidays are no exception. Two out of three women say they champion holiday shopping for their families. 65% of women buy their own Christmas gifts. So, don’t get your tinsel in a twist as you not-so-secret-Santa your own gift. Snag one of these practical picks for smoother sailing in 2024.

The hourglass is so last decade to illustrate the passing of time (I’m looking at you, Days of Our Lives).

Time is on a stopwatch for working parents. From 32 minutes to 4.2 hours, reports range on how much free time is at the disposal of working parents.

No matter the minute mark, it can feel like a personal and professional tug-of-war. Not to mention when a job search is added to your already crowded calendar. Short work bursts are the name of the game when you're on the market (and on the clock). 

Try these 15 quick tasks that take 3 minutes or less to accelerate your job search in your in-between moments.

Sweaty palms, butterflies in your stomach and awkward comments tumbling from your mouth…Are you networking? These are the hallmarks of networking nerves, not to mention the thought of ‘doing it right’ and executing with perfection. Cold reachouts, building relationships, industry events or Zoom…It’s all anxiety-inducing.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why I asked 10 career experts who partner with women in the trenches to dish on what networking tools work in 2023 to not only negate the ick and social hangover, but skyrocket your career growth.