Real Career Talk with Sherry Sims

The Skill You Need to get ahead no matter your industry

The Skills You Need to Get Ahead No Matter Your Industry

There are basics skills necessary in the workplace. Ones that will set you apart from the others. Developing these skills will not only allow you to excel in your current role, but also help you build a credibility in your industry. Listen for these 6 basic skills.

#Blackwomenatwork: Awareness & Solutions

The hashtag #BlackWomenatWork set Twitter on fire with Black Women sharing workplace experiences of bias, racism and marginalization so much so that its become national news. I'll share what that means for Black Career Women and how we need to do become change agents and find solutions.

The Lessons I Learned from Giving More than a Two-Weeks Notice

When giving a two weeks notice, you feel as if you are leaving the company in good standing on record. Which most likely is true. Often we do not expect a backlash if we follow company policy. However, that is always not the case. These are the lessons I learn when I gave a 30 days notice to my job and how my exit strategy did not go as planned.

Boss Moves to Building an Empowered Career

It is essential for you to choose areas that will compel you to strive for the best outcome of your career goals. These Boss moves will give you food for thought on just how to build a empowered career with clarity and confidence.

5 Career Tips that Benefit Black Women

It's critical to strategically choose the best career advice to help you move forward in your career. Not all advice is good for you, so here are a few tips that can help you nativgate challenges that could delay or stall your career progression.

5 Things To Assess in Your New Workplace Culture

You're excited about starting your new job and want to make a good impression. But first you need to identify certain things about your workplace culture to help you do just that. Here are 5 things you must look for to assess how adaptable you will be to your new work environment.

5 Reasons Why People Make Bad Career Choices

There are people who look forward to going to work and other who dread it. Millions of people feel stuck in their jobs and make excuses to rationalize why they should stay. Here are 5 reasons why people make excuses and stay in careers that no longer brings them joy.

6 Principles of Career Management

Proactively Managing your career can be a seamless process if you understand the dynamics of what to do and how to manage it. Learn 6 principles of managing your career, how to stay ahead in your industry, recognize pitfalls and distractions that can stall your career progression. Learn more about Black Career Women's Network at http://bcwnetwork.com

Staying In Your Comfort Zone

In today's job market, staying in a role too long can do more harm than good. Women specifically stay in positions way too long and may give the wrong impression. Let's share a few tips about why career mobility is an important part of our career growth. Learn more about Black Career Women's Network at http://bcwnetwork.com

3 Ways to Slay Your Career

Often we fail to think about the simplicity of things we can do to feel empowered in our careers. Here are three ways to slay our professional side and make it work everytime! Learn more about Black Career Women's Network at http://bcwnetwork.com

How to Become an Advocate for Your Career

Having a Career Advocate is good, But there are times when some things we need to handle ourselves. This podcast will talk about several things you should be doing to become an advocate for your career. Learn more about Black Career Women's Network at http://bcwnetwork.com

6 Ways to Stay Marketable While Unemployed

The longer you are out of work, the less marketable you can become. Whether you are fresh out of college or a seasoned professional, here are 6 ways to stay marketable while searching for your next opportunity. Learn more about Black Career Women's Network at http://bcwnetwork.com

[Ep.2] 4 Career Moves You Should Make in 2016

Are you ready to change how you make career moves? When it comes to your professional success, it begins and ends with you. By making a few changes in how you manage your career can increase your net worth and marketability. Here are four career moves you should make in 2016 that can create movement in your career and put you on the right track to achieving your goals if you are willing to do the work. Learn more about Black Career Women's Network at http://bcwnetwork.com Learn More about Black ...

3 C's Clarity, Confidence and Control

BCWN Founder Sherry Sims talks about sharing the 3C's needed to make clear bold moves in your Career with purpose and clarity.