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- Women reach the top by seizing unexpected opportunities
There is a lack of gender parity among the highest levels of business leadership, but high-performing women executives don't let that discourage them, writes Elissa Ellis-Sangster, executive director of the Forté Foundation. Women leaders also understand the importance of asking for help when necessary, forming strong networks and being willing to take advantage of unexpected opportunities to advance their careers. "Successful executives advise over and over that the best career moves they ever made were the ones they could never have foreseen," Ellis-Sangster writes. Forbes
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- Study: When their wives don't work, male bosses are less likely to promote women
Women are more likely to be passed over for promotions if their male boss has a stay-at-home spouse. A study reveals such managers tend to view women in the workplace unfavorably and don't promote them. The men weren't aware of their bias, according to study leader Sreedhari Desai. "They were not deliberately holding women back. Rather, in the vast majority of cases, they were basing their decisions on unconscious biases they didn't realize they had," Desai explained. CNNMoney/Fortune
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- Irene Chang Britt takes Pepperidge Farm helm
Irene Chang Britt has begun her job as president of Pepperidge Farm, the first woman to hold the job since 1966, when founder Margaret Rudkin stepped down. "I’m confident she will bring a new global perspective and insights to this business that will lead to continued growth," said Denise Morrison, CEO of Campbell Soup, which acquired Pepperidge Farm in 1961. Progressive Grocer
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2012 Forté Women MBA Forums
Thinking about an MBA? Attend a Forté Forum for free in one of 10 cities in North America and Europe to:
- Connect with admissions staff from leading business schools in Europe and North America
- Learn ways you can finance your MBA
- Find the school that's right for you
- Hear advice and stories from MBA women across multiple industries and career stages
- Learn how an MBA can help you succeed in virtually any career or industry -- even the non-profit sector
- Meet women like yourself who are also considering an MBA program
The cost to attend a Forté Forum is free for pre-registrants. Onsite registration is $5. Review the schedule of dates and locations, and register online today.
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- Mistakes graduates should avoid when searching for a job
In this article, Dani Ticktin Koplik, an executive and performance coach in Englewood, N.J., lists the top 10 mistakes that recent college graduates make when searching for a job. Among them are acting entitled, beginning the search too late, not taking advantage of their alumni network and using an ineffective resume. Other mistakes include poor cover letters, shoddy research and unprofessional social-networking profiles. Forbes
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- College grads are qualified, so why aren't they getting hired?
A study by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that college graduates aren't being hired in larger numbers for a simple reason: lack of jobs. The study is based on a survey of 378 HR professionals. While many graduates need to brush up on specific skills, the main reason employers aren't hiring is that they have no jobs to offer, the study shows. SHRM Online
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- Why you should be yourself on your MBA application
You should highlight relevant business experience when applying to MBA programs, but you should be careful not to go overboard and portray yourself as a commercial automaton without a human side, writes Stacy Blackman. Talk about what you're really interested in, not what you think admissions departments want to hear, she advises. "Don't shy away from your true interests; illustrate how they have helped shape the incredibly dynamic and fascinating person that you are." U.S. News & World Report/MBA Admissions: Strictly Business blog
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- New program aims to help women reach leadership positions
Women looking for a boost on their way up the corporate ladder now have an additional resource: a leadership academy offered by the nonprofit MBA Women International. The 15-month course will involve coaching and tests and will inform participants about topics such as communications and ethics. "Our goal is when women get through the program, we want to make sure our corporate partners are aware of them," said Gail Romero, MBA Women's chief executive. Bloomberg Businessweek/Getting In blog
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- Women still need to save more for retirement, GAO says
Women are doing better at contributing to employer-sponsored retirement plans, but they need to step it up even further if they want a comfortable retirement, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report to the Senate's Special Committee on Aging. A greater percentage of women -- 16%, compared with 12% of men -- relied entirely on Social Security for income in 2010. AdvisorOne
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- Silicon Valley women trade geek for chic
Women executives and engineers at top Silicon Valley tech companies have the cash to spend on designer looks, and a growing number of them have traded in hoodies and T-shirts for Chanel and Oscar de la Renta. “Designing software and products isn't all that different from the design of clothes,” said new Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer, who commissioned Naeem Khan to create her wedding gown according to a set of specs. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
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Forté Foundation is a consortium of leading multinational corporations, top business schools in the U.S. and abroad, and the Graduate Management Admission
Council (GMAC). Forté has become a powerful change agent directing women towards leadership roles in business and enabling corporations to more effectively
reach and retain top female talent. It is the only organization that provides a national infrastructure for women at all stages of the career continuum to access the
information, scholarship support and networking connections they need to succeed in business careers. Learn more at www.fortefoundation.org.
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