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Some women sit around waiting for others to give them a golden ticket to success. Other women grab their black leather suitcase, put on their power heels, and create opportunities that align with the essence of who they are.  When you see this woman, she’ll radiate with so much confidence that you’ll automatically know that she is a modern-day career goddess. The most strikingly surprising part is that her confidence isn’t layered with an ounce of cockiness; it comes from having clarity about who she is and having the courage to create the life that she wants.  She’s mastered the career game because she’s proven that she doesn’t have to compete with anyone to climb the career ladder. She’s distinguished herself in a way that makes her incomparable to any other woman in the room. She’s in her own lane. Her lane is so appealing that other women secretly wish they could be her.  Now, if you think you are a modern-day career goddess or have come face-to-face with...

You used to be a hot commodity on the job scene; you didn’t have to work that hard to sell your best career assets because jobs were plentiful, even  for those who didn’t have fancy degrees behind their name. But if you’ve  stopped investing in yourself and failed to market your career skills, you’ll  probably just become an afterthought standing next to the hyper energized,  tech savvy millennials who are monopolizing the workforce with their presence. But don’t fret. You still have tons of experience and wisdom that works in  your favor. You just have to use what you possess in order to create the  career experience that you want.  Here are 3 ways to get your groove back in the job market when you  haven’t searched for a job in over a decade: 1. Update Your Resume The resume that you created 20 years ago when you landed your first job isn’t going to work for you today. No one isn’t using that old word  processor anyone –...

Photo Credit: www.THREE20Media.com I was a six-year-old entrepreneur, selling gently used items from my parents’ porch. Opening day I sold my father a whistle and my brother a tchotchke I’d borrowed from his bedroom. I had a knack for identifying commercial value, and my enterprising skills were beginning to thrive. This inclination was essential a week later when I became the founder of our family’s newsletter. The first cover featured a compelling, breaking story: “Family Thrift Store Closes.” From thrift store and newsletter, to client service, operations, marketing, and now human resources, I’ve taken my ability to articulate a value proposition to each new job. These moves weren't all easy; hiring managers want someone with experience. It was up to me to express my capabilities, even if I’d never done similar work. At times, you, too, will want—or need—out of your field. Changing fields requires showcasing your transferable skills. Transferable skills are apt...