by Solange Lopes | Oct 10, 2017 | Career
Workwear: Plaid Flounce Dress – Photo credit: loft.com
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Fall is the perfect season for plaid! I love this sweet and smart plaid knit flounce dress from Loft. The easy fit and flattering silhouette are perfect for work and beyond. It’s available in Black, and in sizes XXS to XXL at Loft. It’s $79.50 with an extra 30% off!
In a similar style, I also like this Vine flounce dress, also from Loft.
Plaid Flounce Dress.
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by Solange Lopes | Oct 10, 2017 | Find A Job You Love
As a working woman, how would you like to have a secure space for yourself and other fellow women to discuss your careers? What if you could bypass the rampant sexism, discrimination and good ol’ “Old Boys Club” that still very much exists in our businesses and organizations? What if you could call the shots when it comes to your network, and by extension, your career?
This is the simple, yet powerfully effective premise of Bumble’s latest app, Bumble Bizz. The Bumble app started as a dating platform geared at women, with a social networking side called Bumble BFF focused on female friendships. The product has now evolved into Bumble Bizz, a modernized take on professional networking for women. The concept is the same as the original dating app, whereby women are the ones to make the first move and initiate a professional connection. With over 20 million users, the app makes it easy and empowering for women to establish connections.
Bumble Bizz app – Photo credit: thebeehive.bumblebee.com
The Bumble Bizz app includes a safe photo verification device to confirm people’s identity. When you register on it, you will be able to set up your digital resume, as well as fill out your skills section and even provide work samples. It’s free and has been available in the US, Canada, France and the UK since the beginning of October 2017. It will be available on Google Play on October 18, 2017.
I personally love the concept, as it may very well help bring down many of the barriers and obstacles women face when it comes to networking. Society has unfortunately excluded many women from traditional networking avenues, which has definitely impacted our ability to grow and progress in our careers. With such apps as Bumble Bizz, working women can get re-acquainted and grow more comfortable with networking.
While I salute this innovative app, I also recognize that we mustn’t limit ourselves to networking solely among women. It’s important to also grow and extend our network as much as possible, while still reserving our right to nurture our own “Old Girls Club”.
What is your take on this? Do you agree that this is a great initiative?
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The Corporate Sis.
by Solange Lopes | Oct 7, 2017 | Career
Welcome to our weekly career, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and fashion news roundup! Think of it as your online watercooler/work gossip station/coffee break spot for now…Want to add anything to our list? Email us at corporate@thecorporatesister.com!
Cheers to the weekend!
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by Solange Lopes | Oct 5, 2017 | Find A Job You Love
Resumes is one of the most critical tools in making a first impression on a potential employer or recruiter. If you’ve created your own, you may know that there are a number of templates out there. From super professional to creative resumes, there are many templates available.
Before you even set out to look for the perfect resume template for you, you should first clearly identify your career goals. Additionally, you should evaluate your employment history as well as its length and progress, to determine the type of resume you may need.
Here are 10 resume templates you may be able to use, based on your specific goals and work history:
FREE OPTIONS
If you’re looking for a basic (and free) resume option:
- Microsoft Office Word Resume Templates
For Microsoft Office fans, you can access these simple Word resume templates which are already part of your software package.
Microsoft Word Resume Template
Microsoft Word Resume Templates
- Google Drive Resume Templates
If you have a Google account, then you may have access to the Google Drive Resume Templates. These are free of charge, and are always accessible in the cloud. These may be basic, however keep in mind that they originate from the Google hiring process. Not too shabby for a start…
Google Drive Resume Template
Google Drive Resume Templates
- Resume.com
Resume.com has some free and customizable options. From traditional to creative formats, this will take you through various steps to set up your own. You can simply follow the prompts to enter your education, employment history, professional skills, etc. You can also save and share it to your social networks.
Resume.com Template
Resume.com Free Resume Templates
- Hloom
Hloom also provides great (and free) templates, and even adds in some tips for more creative resumes as well. Hloom also offers 18 free CV templates, to use only if your specific role or position requires one.
Hloom Resume Templates
- Resumonk
Resumonk offers some free templates. These templates can be downloaded on PDF or Microsoft Word. There are also premium templates available at a cost.
Resumonk Template
- Resumizer
Resumizer offers free templates as well. You don’t have to create an account to use these templates. While they may not have as many bells and whistles, they do pack on enough resume punch!
Resumizer Templates
PAID OPTIONS:
- Super Resume offers various template options. You can either start from scratch or upload your original resume for further formatting. The cost is $1.95 for a 14-day access.
Super Resume Templates
- Resume Help
Resume Help offers 23 different resume templates. In order to download your final product, you have to sign up and create an account for less than $2!
Resume Help Templates
- Creative Market
Creative Market offers thousands of resume templates for download. The great thing about these templates is that they let you show off your personality as well.
Creative Market Templates
- Etsy
Etsy offers a wide selection of resume templates, from professional to more creative. These are available at a range of prices, from under $25 to over $100.
Etsy Resume Templates
There are a lot of resume templates on the market that you can use. However, you must first keep in mind that the first and most important step is to determine your own careers goals, history and objectives.
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The Corporate Sister
by Solange Lopes | Oct 4, 2017 | Career
Workwear: Three-quarter sleeve perfect shirt – Photo credit: jcrew.com
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I love my basics, and there’s nothing more basic (and unforgettable) than this J. Crew three-quarter sleeve perfect shirt for work and beyond. It’s borrowed from the boys, but perfectly tailored for women like you with a slimming, feminine fit. It also helps that there’s a bit of stretch strategically placed to make this your favorite (and most comfortable) go-to! It’s $64 at J. Crew and the reviews are through the roof! It runs from sizes xxx-small to x-large, and you can even add your own monogram to it.
J. Crew Perfect Three-Quarter Sleeve Shirt
In a similar style, I also like this stretch perfect bodysuit, as well as this everyday shirt in end-on-end cotton.
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by Solange Lopes | Oct 4, 2017 | Find A Job You Love
As an entrepreneur, you also get to be part of teams in which you need to show your strengths and weaknesses. This makes the interview and hiring process critical, which also means that your resume has to be up to par.
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to craft a relevant resume for potential startup and other entrepreneurial opportunities, here are five tips to keep in mind:
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Don’t be afraid to show up as who you are
The majority of resumes on the market are very much “Cookie-cutter” style. The general rule out there when it comes to resume is to use standard structures, “action verbs” and specific phrases. This makes it important, especially as an entrepreneur, to be yourself.
How you can show this: Instead of trying to fit into the cookie-cutter mold of traditional resumes, try instead presenting yourself and your personal accomplishments. These may include sophisticated projects, compelling blogs or unique business achievements.
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Demonstrate that you can be a team player
In startups as well as in more formal, corporate environments, there’s an increasingly stronger emphasis on team work and collaboration. In your resume as well, you have to be able to show that you welcome working in team environments, trusting collaborators and dealing with differing ideas.
How you can show this: Highlight the fact that you’ve worked in different types of environments and structures. You may also show your collaborative skills as well.
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Show that you can scale your organization
One of the main qualities of a strong entrepreneur is being able to scale your efforts and by extension, your organization. It’s one thing to have great ideas and accomplishments. However, it’s also important to demonstrate that you can take a project or organization from humble beginnings to success.
How you can show this: Show how you were able to get capital as well as attract the right people to move your goals forward. Instead of vaguely describing your results, turn them into quantifiable results such as increases in leads, new partnerships, etc.
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Turn your failures into lessons
Most will tell you to omit your failures from your resume, especially as an entrepreneur. However, the sign of a true entrepreneur and leader is the ability to move past failures and learn from them. Instead of listing things you failed at, you can strike the right compromise by turning them into lessons.
How you can show this: Demonstrate how you pivoted from original ideas to better, more productive and efficient ones. Explain the lessons you’ve learned in the process and how you’ve successfully applied them.
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Get some help creating and formatting your resume
With any type of resume, it’s always a good idea to run it by other people. If you can get professional help to create and format your resume, don’t hesitate to leverage it. In any case, having someone else take a look at it will help you pick out any confusing detail or mistakes.
How you can do this: Get some advice on how to better present your resume based on the nature and duration of your entrepreneurial work, your traditional work experiences, the overall needs and trends of the company and industry you’re looking to get in.
What other tips would you add to this list?
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The Corporate Sis.
by Solange Lopes | Oct 3, 2017 | Career
Workwear: Wool Suit – Photo credit: bananarepublic.com
Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes.
I like my suits professional yet fun, like this inverted-collar lightweight wool number from Banana Republic. It’s a nice alternative to the traditional suit, yet one that lends comfort and versatility to your work wardrobe. The lightweight wool is perfect from season to season, while the added stretch makes this a comfortable and easy choice.
The inverted-collar lightweight blazer is both modern and original, and is $198 at Banana Republic. It’s also available in Tall sizes. I love the look of the long fluted sleeves with a slit detail at the back as well. The matching wool pants are $120, and available in short, regular and long sizes.
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