Fired Because You’re Female and Single

Q. I was recently laid off from my job at a graphic design firm where I had worked for 15 years. Business had been slow because of the economy, but I was not prepared for what happened. The owner called everyone into the conference room and said he was keeping three men on staff because [...]

10 Top Career Films: Part Two

Last week, SingleMindedWomen.com looked at five films that successfully tackle various aspects of the employment experience.
Here, in no particular order, are another five movies that get it right when it comes to work and career-related issues.
The Devil Wears Prada. If early in your career you had the misfortune of working for a she-devil, you’ll certainly [...]

10 Top Career Films: Part One

Although pundits say people go to the movies to escape, films do more than take viewers away from the day-to-day. In fact, the movies that often move us the most are those to which we can relate.
While offering entertainment, films can also provide us with insights into the many facets of our lives. Surprisingly (or [...]

Money vs. Job Satisfaction: How to Choose

In a perfect world, you’d have it all: a job that is professionally and personally rewarding, and one that pays off in terms of income. But what happens when you’re forced to choose between the two?
Definition of Work

The first step is to decide what your job means to you. If you’re like most single [...]

Single Women in Today’s Workplace

Women often have employment experiences that differ from those of their male counterparts, and the same can be true of single women and their married female coworkers.
More Work Required
Women in general face numerous career challenges.
Yes, today women run multinational corporations, state and local governments, and of course run for president. But, even though Hillary [...]

Vacation Tips: Checking In with the Office

Q. When my boss went on vacation for two weeks she checked in so often that it seemed like she wasn’t even away. I’m taking a two-week vacation this summer and I’m wondering: How frequently should I check in?
A. You’re wise to notice how your boss handles her time away. It provides insight into how [...]

How Safe Is Your Job?

With layoffs, pay cuts, and furloughs all in the news, even the most accomplished single-minded woman has good reason to worry about job security.
Overall Outlook
In a tough economic environment, companies look at all kinds of cost-savings measures. Some have already trimmed staff, instituted hiring freezes, implemented pay cuts, and/or reduced the workweek.
It all translates to [...]

On Flexible Summer Work Schedules

Thanks to CCH Human Resource Management NetNews, a Wolters Kluwer publication, for tipping us off to a new survey from OfficeTeam, a staffing service specializing in the placement of administrative professionals.
Using an independent research firm, OfficeTeam polled workers employed in an office environment, asking them, “Which of the following summer benefits would you most like [...]

Networking Now

Career articles tout the advantages of networking. But what exactly does networking entail in today’s online world? As important, how do you merge networking online with live interaction?
When You’re On

If you’re confused about networking, you’re not alone. Single-minded women sometimes equate networking with socializing, when in fact the two are quite different.
There’s no doubt [...]

On Finding Employment Opportunities

It’s a tough job market out there. That’s why here at SingleMindedWomen.com we’ve been doing our best to bring you useful information to help you find a job that’s a fit, land an interview, ace the interview, and more.
Recently, we also entered into a partnership with FlexJobs in order to bring you a job search [...]

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