9 Lives for Women Blog

Though there are millions of users worldwide, Linkedin is still a mystery for many professionals.  What are the real benefits?  Many.  How does it actually advance your career or job search?  A lot.  How do I know?  I asked Donna Sweidan, a career coach and Linkedin pro to answer the questions I know you’re wondering…

Time out of the workforce can dampen the desire for senior-level jobs.  During my recruiting years I met so many returning professional women who wanted to work—but without the big responsibility and extensive travel required for jobs they held in their 20s and 30s.  A perhaps surprising number of these women had decided to pursue…

Here’s the definition of finding a job:  filling a gap for an employer.  Employers have needs that aren’t being taken care of by current employees.  Your resume has to fill the gap and show an employer where you would fit on their team. The summary statement is the most important way to show employers the…

I may have to change the title of this blog series.  The title is “Contemplating Reinvention”, but I read a blog comment recently stating that “reinvention” has a negative connotation. It’s an interesting point.  Reinvention suggests that you have to start all over again.  Throw out the old and bring in the new.  If a…

There’s no such thing as work-life balance.  The time you spend at home will never equal the time you spend at work.  You’ll never feel the same level of contentment, passion and fulfillment for both your work and home life.  The seesaw is always uneven—and you have to accept the fact that you’ll never find…

In today’s job market landing an interview can be as difficult as getting an audience with the Pope.  When you’re lucky enough to get this opportunity to sell your fit for a job face-to-face, you need to prepare as carefully and professionally as you would for any major business presentation. Though scheduling an interview can…