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.

Look no further, working women, about how the law and work collide when approaching job search and motherhood. From the pregnancy reveal and pumping accommodations to illegal interview questions and non-competes, four-time Indiana Superlawyer, Amber Boyd-Moorman gives us the legal scoop for your defining career moments.

Motherhood is an all-out, hands-on, messy course in leadership. From the stork’s arrival to beyond the empty nest, moms enroll in the most-character building (and trying) boot camp there is: Raising children.

Mother’s Day's flowers fade and fall, but career longevity lasts a lifetime. Our ode to moms is more than fresh flowers, but a career resource bouquet to grow with the seasons.

From returning to work and leaning in to scaling back, we need each other (and expert resources) to bloom over the long haul. Here are ten picks that will help you (or the mom in your life) grow in 2022.

“I feel like I'm always running on defense" + "Over it!"

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, women are taking the pressure off and leaning into their values, priorities and needs within work more than ever before. Whether you are leveraging your skills for an employer, as a freelancer, or looking to launch a business, there is one constant you need to cultivate no matter the zig and zag of your career - Your personal brand.

Go beyond the bathrobe. Give your professional woman what she wants in all aspects of her life. From the home to her office, discover a unique gift for every woman, at every price point for every career stage in the premier edition of The Career Woman’s Ultimate Gift Guide.

There is still a broken rung on the promotion path to manager. A consistent trend since 2016, according to Lean In and McKinsey & Company’s Women in the Workplace 2021 report. Which begs the question: What (or who) do women need to advance?

Breaking down three common career guides whose form and functions are easily entangled and confused - Mentor, Coach and Sponsor, you’ll know who to invite into your career journey at the right time to reach your goals.

Self-promotion isn’t easy. Especially for women. Typically, our natural mode of operation is to diminish our accomplishments, beat ourselves up over mistakes and overvalue expertise (which makes us undervalue ourselves in the process).

And it costs. In cold hard cash.

Close to 60% of women are leaving money on the table when it comes to salary negotiation in the job search.

Brave negotiation is a life-long skill, ladies. Now more than ever step out and ask for what you need at work. From a flexible schedule to competitive pay, negotiate with confidence (even while your palms sweat and your stomach turns!).

May is the month of the mother. Motherhood is an all-out, hands-on, messy course in leadership. From the stork’s arrival to beyond the empty nest, moms enroll in the most-character building (and trying) boot camp there is: Raising children. Our ode to moms is more than fresh flowers, but a career resource bouquet to grow with the seasons.

Traditional full-time employment isn’t your only option when returning to work. Whether you took a pause to care for a loved one, raise kids, or any number of reasons, looking work in the face after a long (or short) break can be intimidating. If you are shaking in your pencil skirt (read: yoga pants) and aren’t sure which way to turn in the world of work, ease into the labor force with one of these three unconventional options.