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We are looking for a Coordinator for Yes Shef 2024! This unforgettable evening in November celebrates the remarkable women of BC's hospitality community as guests enjoy culinary delights crafted by mentor Chefs and their student apprentices.

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The 101 On Maternity Leave: Your Can’t Miss Guide

The intersection of parenthood and career is a confusing place. To get you started on a successful talk with your employer, I’ve put together a list of essential questions so you can focus on the big changes to come while having peace of mind about work.

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HR Manager Confessional: An Interviewee’s 7 Deadly Sins

Congratulations, you got the interview! Next up is your meeting with me: the Hiring Manager. Interviewing is a skill and takes years of practice. Rather than learning from your mistakes, learn from the mistakes of others. Avoid these seven sins to help you stand out in your next interview.

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Your Winning Formula For Leading Crucial Conversations

For many of us, hearing the term “crucial conversations” or imagining participating in one can trigger a physical, nauseating response. If you find yourself asking “do I really have to have that conversation?”, the answer is always “yes”. Having a few tips to guide you through challenging conversations can help to give you the confidence to engage in one.

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10 Must-read Tips For A Smooth Resignation

Quitting your job brings up all the feels. One second, you’re feeling liberated, empowered and incredibly optimistic and the next you’re doubting your decision, worrying about the potential backlash and guilt-ridden over letting people down. So how can you resign smoothly and on good terms?

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Starting 2022 With Connection And Inspiration

Happy New Year! Is that tone deaf these days? Are you feeling “happy”? Wherever you’re at, this issue is intended to help offer different sources of support for starting 2022. It is so important that we all have women in our circle who we can learn from and admire. Keep reading to learn more about WORTH’s upcoming programs, which will provide connection and inspiration.

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5 Quick Tips To Transform Your Job Search

Let’s be honest, job searching is exhausting. There are countless job postings to sift through, all while cautiously thinking “I could do that” rather than “I want to do that!”. It took me quitting my job with nothing lined up to see what was going wrong in my search. Here are my top five tips on how to get clear on what you want and go after the right opportunities.

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Is It WORTH It To Stay Or Go?

Since the pandemic, many workers have faced increased burnout and pressure along with a strain on corporate culture. For many in recreation, tourism and hospitality there was the added pressure of inconsistent shifts and income, heavier workloads for the same (or less) pay, challenging customers and health concerns. So how do you know if you should stay or go? Here are 5 questions to ask yourself to help with planning out your next steps.

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WORTH’s 10 Career Resources To Follow

Like many during the pandemic - the team here at WORTH have found ourselves re-evaluating our career development; looking for new ways to connect, stand out and maybe even upskill. It had us thinking… there’s a ton of valuable content out there breaking down the world of professional development, so why not share our go-to’s? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourites who helped us navigate job-searching, self-empowerment, networking, and everything in between.

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The 3 People Every Ambitious Woman Needs in Their Circle

My first experience growing a business, from the ground up to a $12M organization, taught me many lessons. I've carried these lessons forward to the four ventures I've launched since. One of the most critical lessons I learned is that every ambitious woman needs three people in their circle at any given time to achieve success. Here's who you need and why.

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Grab Your Parachute & Land Your Dream Job

A few months ago, I started on a rather ‘traditional’ job search path, but found the process limiting and discouraging. As women we naturally undersell our talents and are immediately disadvantaged in this regard. I was enlightened by the “Parachute” concept of reversing the traditional role of job seeker to instead elevate myself to a position of confidence, enablement and the power to choose.

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