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| April 25, 2012 |
How can we help more women work their way to the top?
There is a gender disparity at the highest levels of business leadership, and, according to the Graduate Management Admissions Council, women make up a disproportionately low percentage of applicants to MBA programs. Some business schools are working to help women network and to overcome the biases that exist in the business world. "It isn't simply a case of getting talented women into business. It's a question of keeping them there and giving them the correct opportunities," said Forté Foundation CEO Elissa Ellis-Sangster. CNBC Business magazine (4/2012)
Survey: Women want high-paying careers
More women than men now list having a high-paying career as a top priority, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. While they have become more career-focused, many women still say being a good parent is important to them. They "are not saying they want career success at the expense of these other things," said Pew's Kim Parker. The Wall Street Journal (4/19)
How success is affecting women at home and in the business world
Research shows that more women are functioning as the primary breadwinners of their households, and women's business ownership has also increased. "We're now at a stage where women operating their own businesses are not unusual," said Julie Weeks of American Express OPEN. This business success is causing some couples to re-evaluate the way they approach household responsibilities. The Miami Herald (free registration) (4/4)
How women mess up when asking for a raise
Women often approach a boss to ask for a raise with tentative and apologetic language such as "I know you're busy," which makes it easy to turn them down, writes Mika Brzezinski, author of "Knowing Your Value." Top female leaders she interviewed for the book note men aren't hesitant and state they want a raise because they feel undervalued. SimplyHired.com (4/13)
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PepsiCo recruiter explains her company's approach to finding MBAs
MBA hiring increased at PepsiCo this year and is expected to rise next year as well, said Lisa Ashworth, the company's director of campus recruiting. The best candidates have a few years of work experience and attended a top-ranked school. The majority of MBA interns employed by the company receive job offers, Ashworth said. Bloomberg Businessweek/Getting In blog (4/20)
How to end emotional eating on the job
Recent research shows that women are more likely to engage in emotional eating when they feel burned out at work. You can help to prevent overeating by having meals away from your desk, according to Geneen Roth, who has written several books on eating habits. The Huffington Post/The Blog (4/16)
Women see a bigger upside to online meetings
Women see more benefits to online meetings than men do, according to a study by TeamViewer. Women are more likely than men to point to benefits such as savings on transportation costs, according to the study. They also tend to have higher standards for the hosts of such meetings. GigaOm (4/19)
How to deal with problems in your past on your applications
Rather than trying to cover up your mistakes, it's a good idea to address them directly when applying to business schools, writes Stacy Blackman. For example, if there is a gap in your employment history, explain how you made productive use of the time. "We all fail sometimes, but the trick is to try to look at your failures through a fresh lens and figure out the good that came from it," she writes. U.S. News & World Report/MBA Admissions: Strictly Business blog (4/20)
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Advancing the conversation about women in leadership roles
A large volume of business advice aimed at women plays on gender stereotypes, so it's important to expand the leadership conversation, write Athena Vongalis-Macrow and Andrea Gallant. "When examining, reporting, or discussing successful women, the emphasis needs to shift away from identifying them only from a gendered perspective and look more at the positive qualities they bring to the workplace," they write. Harvard Business Review online/HBR Blog Network (4/3)
Do women have to be mean to make it to the top?
Women need a boisterous, obstreperous streak to succeed in the business world, many female executives say. Learning to "speak guy" without worrying too much about whether people think they're being too "pushy or bossy" is crucial for women in positions of authority, they explain. "I'm confident enough in my leadership ability to not worry about being liked or popular. That ship sailed a long time ago," says Performics CEO Daina Middleton. Fast Company online (4/19)
Become a hard-core negotiator
If the thought of negotiating sends you into a panic, you're not alone. According to a LinkedIn survey, 39% of women are nervous about negotiating. To ace negotiating, add low- or no-cost incentives instead of lowering your rates, writes Jeff Haden. Also, maintain eye contact and come prepared with applicable numbers reflecting market trends. Inc. online (free registration) (4/12)
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