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It's long been known that high-powered careers can hamper or delay women's plans to have children. But a new study suggests the challenges loom especially large for women of Generation X.

To pitch a prospective client for her ad agency, Amanda Zolten knew she a had to take a risk. But the client's product-kitty litter-posed a unique challenge.

The role of narrative and constructivist thought in career development continues to be the subject of healthy debate and discussion. As career practitioners, what are the best tools to use? There is no right answer. Different tools can be effective for different clients. So, while traditional assessments continue to be useful, no career practice is complete without the use of narrative. Our challenge as practitioners is to integrate the power of narrative into our service delivery tool kit.

For learning to occur, younger students in particular often need to experience learning in a way that is meaningful to them. Teaching about careers to these students can be challenging especially since the concept of a career represents an aspect of human development which is far off in the future and associated with something that is "adult-like." The idea of a vocation or career represents a certain level of abstractness that students may not be developmentally ready for. Teaching middle and high school students about careers through activities and games may serve as the perfect conduit as students naturally like to learn while being active and engaged.

"Developing employment opportunities for individuals with difficult backgrounds can be extremely challenging, especially in today's economy. Even when these candidates have strong vocational skills, many have difficulty finding or keeping good jobs. They just can't get along with their coworkers, won't listen to their supervisors, seem unwilling to follow common sense expectations. Why is this, and what can we do to help?"

Whether you call them CAR (challenge, action, result), STAR (situation, task, action, result), PAR (problem, action, result) or OAR (opportunity, action, result) stories, these stories are a critical component in your resume, leadership addendum, positioning statement and other marketing collateral, as well as in your interview.

The concept of lean, six sigma and kaizen are necessary for the improvement of every company. Most successful companies from around the world use these core concepts to challenge their workers, keep them happy and get more customers from around the world. These concepts are not just beneficial but also life changing if you know how to apply them. In this article we are not only going to discuss these points in brief but also teach you how to excel at work by applying such principles

While a nursery school franchise is generally quite profitable as long as you choose a good franchisor, the challenge lies in running it seamlessly. The brand image of a reputed playschool chain would indeed give you a head start by helping you attract enrolments quickly and gain a favourable position in the competition against other preschools.

A mini-MBA helps explore the diverse arrays of business disciplines, blending theoretical knowledge with practical insights. It has a condensed structure and serves as a catalyst for career development. Through case studies and strategic analysis, participants develop an understanding of managerial concepts and a holistic perspective crucial for effective decision-making. This academic immersion empowers individuals helping them navigate the business landscape with increased confidence. Professionals can get a thorough understanding of the foundational concepts as well as interplay between theory and real-world application. The academic depth equips professionals with the critical thinking skills and strategic acumen necessary to tackle business challenges and take up leadership roles in their respective fields. It also fosters a heightened capacity for insightful decision-making. It thus helps professionals with a career boost by arming them with a sophisticated understanding of business intricacies.