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Career

Boosting Your Career: Unlocking Opportunities through Visibility and Recognition

A successful career isn't just about working hard and excelling at your job. It's crucial to keep in mind that your accomplishments won't speak for themselves, and even if you're a great professional, it won't contribute to your career progression if nobody knows about it. To drive your career growth, it's essential to increase your visibility and be recognized as a top professional by industry experts, headhunters, and colleagues. In this article, I'll explore three key elements of a successful career and provide strategies for enhancing your visibility both internally and externally.
Irina Veligan
August 13, 2023
Career

6 effective ways to use your learning budget that you may not have heard of

If such a moment comes and you don't know where to spend your learning budget anymore - all you need to think of are unique learning options. And it shouldn't be as unusual as you think. Learning something new from a topic you haven't thought of before is already unusual enough. Or attending a conference that you wouldn't participate in otherwise might also be your unusual but effective learning investment. Let's brainstorm and think of all learning budget ideas available out there. 
Julia Gumeniuk
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

“It was exactly what I needed the most”: Five mentoring scholarship recipients share how they’ve succeeded

We started our scholarship fund at Femme Palette to make mentoring accessible to ambitious individuals in difficult financial or social situations - people in financial need, marginalized groups, women on maternity leave, students, and refugees.‍To the date of this blog post, we have awarded around 70 people with mentoring scholarships to help them advance professionally and reach their goals. We reached out to five of our scholarship recipients and asked them to share more about their mentoring journeys. Read about what they were able to achieve!‍
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

7 Quick Tips to Win in the Corporate World

With global events ushering in skyrocketing inflation, more people are feeling uncertain about job security. Inspired by Radka Lang’s mentor-style webinar on how to be successful in a corporate career in the first quarter of the year and our 6-step guide on how to hack the corporate ladder following the webinar, we put together these seven quick tips to win in the corporate world during these tight times.
Rose Smith
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

The ROI of women's mentoring: How investing in women's professional growth can benefit your business

Mentoring in a workplace empowers, and investing in mentoring programs for women pays off. Women get to understand their role and find ways how to develop further; they approach challenges quickly and are not afraid to take a risk; they grow and motivate others to do the same. In the end, it all leads to ROI and better business profitability.
Julia Gumeniuk
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

Femme Palette’s most active mentors open up about their mentoring experiences

We spoke to some of our most active mentors Monique, Daria, Hana, and Petra, who have all guided three or more mentees towards their career goals in our program. We asked them about the benefits of being a mentor, the best parts of the experience, and the impact mentoring can have on one’s career. Come meet them and learn more about mentoring from their unique points of view!
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Diversity and inclusion

How to be an ally to women at work

Are you interested in being a better ally to women in the workplace? Good news – you're in the right place! We know that it can be tough to navigate the world of gender dynamics and inequality, especially if you're not used to thinking about these issues on a regular basis. But don't worry – we've got your back!
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Leadership

Tips for New Managers: Finding Your Voice and Building Confidence

I was and am still on a journey to find 'my voice'. I had already come to terms with the fact that it would be a lifelong adventure. And I must admit I have made some visible advancements, so I am here to share my story in the form of tips for people who have recently taken on managerial positions as well as for those who are leading the newly promoted managers.
Daryna Kosse
August 13, 2023