Women want to be successful, but they don’t know how. They ask me what they need to do and where they should go. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer for career success. However, by following the advice in this article and using these tools properly, you’ll be able to make your career whatever you want it to be—and that’s something every woman needs to feel good about!
Below are the best career tools for women;
- Strong personal brand
- A mentor
- An online presence
- Business
- A business card
- A powerful strategy
A strong personal brand
Your personal brand is the sum of all your social media accounts and digital content. It’s the way you present yourself to the world, from the language you use on Twitter to what kind of clothes you wear in photos.
Your personal brand will help people remember who you are and what makes up who you are—it’s a big part of what makes us human! It can also be used as an opportunity for growth, as well as an asset when it comes time for a job search.
A mentor
An effective mentor is an invaluable career tool as you build your career and will help you in many different ways.
- Your mentor can act as a role model and provide insight on how he or she progressed in his or her career.
- Your mentor can advocate for you by offering sponsorship and providing exposure and visibility within your company and within the insurance community.
- Your mentor can help you find opportunities and resources to acquire additional skills, continuing education, certifications, and training opportunities that are valued in your field.
- Your mentor can coach you as you learn new skills, practice new behaviors, and deal with situations at work.
An online presence
An online presence is one of the most important things you can do for your career. It’s not just about having a website or blog, but it’s also about how you interact with people who find themselves in your space.
You should have an online presence that includes:
- Your name, email address and phone number on every page of the site so they know who they’re talking to when they reach out to you (or worse, use some random contact form). This way there’s never any confusion as to who is actually responsible for responding.
- A clear callout section at the top of each page where visitors can quickly see what topics are covered on that particular page—this helps them navigate quickly through content without getting lost along the way like we often do here at [company name].
Business cards
Business cards are critical for networking and getting your name out there. In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that business cards are the most used social media platform by professionals in their 20s.
To get a business card:
- You can buy them from any office supply store or online at sites like Amazon or Ebay (don’t buy fake ones!). They cost anywhere between $5-$15 per pack depending on the size of your printer and whether you choose glossy or matte paper stock.
- If you want custom printed ones then head over to Fiverr where they offer services such as free design and printing which will save you some money!
A powerful network
Networking is a vital part of your career, and an important career tool, but it can be tricky to get started. If you don’t know how to network or what kind of people you should be networking with, the first step is always this: find out who’s in charge of the company and talk to them!
Once you’ve made their acquaintance, spend some time getting their attention by sending them emails (or phone calls) asking for an introduction. They’ll be flattered that someone has taken the time to reach out on their behalf—and they’ll also want to help you get plugged into the right people at work.
You may have heard rumors about “the best” ways for women who want careers in tech: maybe it’s Tinder dates or corporate events where men are outnumbered by women? While these options exist in some cases (and I’m sure there are plenty more), none really compare with building a powerful network from scratch by establishing relationships with those around us at home and work every day
A strategy for getting what you want (and how much it’s worth)
If you’re looking to get what you want—and how much it’s worth—a strategy is key. “A lot of women are bad at negotiating their salaries, and they don’t ask for more money,” explains career coach Mellody Hobson. “They think asking for more money means that they’re greedy or mercenary.” But if your employer knows that asking for a raise is something that will happen eventually (and not just when a new job comes along), then he or she might be willing to give it to you now because there’s no need for them to worry about losing an employee who may leave in the future as long as they know she can afford whatever increases are necessary.”
If there’s one thing we learned from our research into female-dominated fields like technology and finance, it was this: Women make up half of college graduates but only 25% of engineers; women represent 64% of all college graduates but just 15% of those who earn associate’s degrees or higher; women make up 40% percent.
The key takeaway is that there are a number of career tools available to women in the career world. The key is to identify what works for you, and how you can use it to your advantage. We hope this list has given you some ideas about what tools might be most helpful for your particular situation!
