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.

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!).

Career advancement isn’t always up the ladder. Expand your impact on a board of directors.

16.9% of corporate board seats are held by women globally, according to Deloitte’s Women in the Board Room Report, 6th edition, with 2,987 women having a seat at the table in the United States.

Yep, you guessed it. Your voice (and skills) are needed in the boardroom. Equip yourself with the tools you need to nab your seat, including a tailored board resume.