4 LGBTQ female entrepreneurs changing the game

4 LGBTQ female entrepreneurs changing the game4 LGBTQ female entrepreneurs changing the gameTim Cook might be the first name that comes to mind when you think openly gay CEO. In fact, before Cook came out, tzu siche were no openly gay CEOs in the Fortune 500. But there are countless other women (and men) challenging the status quo of what it means to be an entrepreneur. We love the below women who have forged their own path. Created their own careers. And continue to fight for the rights of the LGBTQ community.Gigi GorgeousBeing inspired keeps up alive. And YouTube star Gigi Gorgeous, currently clocking 2.2 mio followers on the video platform and 2 million on Insta, is nothing short of inspiring. Born Gregory Lazzarato, the middle of three brothers, Gigi began sharing YouTube videos from her bedroom in Toronto in 2008. They were confessionals, makeup tutorials, and normal goofy videos with high school friends. At the time Gigi identified as a gay male, receiving support from both her parents. Her brothers appeared in videos alongside her as well. It was after losing her mother to cancer that Gigi posted a video officially identifying as transgender. That was December 2013.Shes spent almost a decade in front of the camera. She edits all her own videos. Shes taken acting classes and made a few moves in the world of cinema. As to who she wants to work with? Any major star would be amazing, she says. I really love acting. But shes also broken barriers, working with major brands like Pantene and Crest- what she calls pinch me moments. When I signed the deal for the Crest campaign for 3D White, I bawled my eyes out to my dad, but it shows what you put in, is what you get out.Being a transgender woman I know the hardships that the people in my community go through, she says. I think its important to get my story out there for the world to see. We saw this with Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox theyre huge media icons but they made transgender a household topic and thats really powerful. It changes peoples perspective.For our full interview with Gigi click here.Ingrid NilsenIn the world of YouTube there are those considered to be top of their game. Beauty blogger Ingrid Nilsen is one such name. Her charm and smile are infectious. As is her honesty.In her coming out video titled, Something I Want You to Know, Ingrid told her subscribers the she was gay. The video has over 15 million views to date. Im gay, she tells the camera, laughing and crying, it feels so good to say that.Though it felt natural and important to her, it was also a big step in bringing my audience closer and letting them in. I didnt want to hide. I didnt want to shut them out.YouTube has been a space where people can be themselves, and be themselves in whatever light that is that day and receive acceptance, she says. I think thats why its why its so accepting of the LGBTQ community. Its rooted in authenticity and acceptance at its core.For our full interview with Ingrid click here. Nicolette MasonWe think its maybe a little too obvious about how much we fan girl over writer and influencer Nicolette Mason, but the sharp-witted bloggers is the real deal. I never thought working for a fashion magazine was ever in the realm of possibility for me, said blogger and writer Nicolette Mason. I had the education and the background, but there was no one who looked like me. No one I could look to as an example, she shared. When Vogue Italia reached out to me and asked if I would be a contributor and a year from that point Marie Claire asked me to come in as a columnist and I penned a column for five years it was so amazing and surreal to know that my voice did have the potential and ability to be part of the mainstream.Nicolette says, Its the job of content creators and media creators to reflect our real world.For mora on Diversity and Representation in Media click here.Rachel Berks, founder of OtherwildOtherwild Founder Rachel Berks didnt set out to open a boutique shop slash graphic konzeption studio (making her an official slashie), but when the graphic design world and a brief stint at William Morris designing presentations for fast food companies didnt align with the vision she had for her future, she shifted gears. Otherwild was born in LA in 2012 and just opened a second location in New York this past May.Now shes focussed less on fast and more on building community and offering an inclusive space for the LGBTQ population. Its the glue that binds Otherwilds followers together and also sets her apart as a business owner. You might recall Rachel as the unapologetic force that brought back The Future is Female shirt after seeing the image on HerStorys Instagram, which focusses on the herstory of lesbian imagery. Shes also committed to representing the multi-dimensional and expansive queer community.For our full interview with Rachel click here.This article first appeared on Create Cultivate.

Rejection letters to female engineers in 1919 show how far women have come

Rejection letters to female engineers in 1919 show how far women have comeRejection letters to female engineers in 1919 show how far women have comeWomen engineers often drop out of the field even before they graduate college - to the tune of 40% of female engineering majors dropping out of the industry - but the discouragements of today were once brutally direct rejections telling women in science that theyd never amount to anything.To honor its founding this month, the Society of Women Engineers released historic academic rejection letters U.S. women engineers got to show how far women engineers have come and how far they still need to go to be accepted.Soft rejection versus the hard kind is just as discouragingIn 1919, Lou Alta Melton and Hilda Counts wanted to test academicassumptions and make their own society of women engineers. That year, they sent letters to every engineering department they could find to find out their policies on women joining, and if any women had taken their classes.What the two hopeful engineering studentsgot were rejections from men in power that ranged from firmly dismissive to kindly dismissive.This type of stigmatization and dismissal persists to this day. Engineering remains a male-dominated field. Women are only 13% of the engineering workforce. Far too many aspiring female engineers never enter the job market.40% of women engineers quit the field or never use their degree.We do leid expect to have in the near future, any women studentsSome rejections read like a door firmly shut in ones face.Dear Madam, Thorndike Saville, a University of North Carolina professor, told Melton. We have not now, have never had, and do not expect to have in the near future, any women students registered in our engineering department.Other professors thought not enough women would be interested.You ask for information or suggestions. I have only this say, that I suspect the number of women who have undertaken general engineering courses is so f ew that you will hardly be able to form an organization, William Raymond, a dean at the State University of Iowa, wrotein his dismissal.But at least he noted that his was not the only opinion that mattered However, I may be mistaken, he concluded.Other academic officials recognized that times were changing, but they also recognized that they wouldnt be the pioneers unternehmensverbund the door open.Up to the present, women students have not been admitted to GA Tech. Yesterday, the City of Atlanta conferred suffrage on women in City Affairs, so no knowing what may happen J.S. Boon, a mechanical engineering professor told Melton.In other, words, best of luck, but youll get no help from me.The most positive response came from Helen Smith, a female engineering student at the University of Michigan who told Melton and Counts that the women there had formed their own society, T-Square, with the universitys approval.Smith said her and the rest of T-Square werepleased to hear from women stu dying the same things in Colorado. Smith ended up giving the two prospective students advice on how to start their own society, which never got off the ground.The story still has a good ending Melton and Counts, at least, persevered in spite of all the men telling them no.Melton became the only female graduate in her civil engineering class at the University of Colorado, and later went on to take an engineering job at the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads. Countsbecame the first women to graduate with an electrical engineering degree in Colorado, which she put to use in her job at theRural Electrification Administration. Thirty years later, Counts became one of the founding members of the Society of Women Engineers.

Survey this is the most annoying thing coworkers do at work

Survey this is the most annoying thing coworkers do at workSurvey this is the most annoying thing coworkers do at workWhile we know that nearly 100% of women really dont like it when others talk about intimacy at work,the same research from Paychexalso reveals the most annoying work habit of all when colleagues often gossip in the same setting.The survey was based on self-reported information in 2017, from 1,005 Americans between the ages of 18 and 76.The worst things your coworkers can possibly do at workWhen coworkers act like this, employees say they feel the most discomfort.Partaking in frequent gossiping 63.7%Dropping by your desk constantly throughout the day 60.9%Bringing pets to work 50.6%Breathing heavily (and loudly) 50.1%Taking frequent smoke breaks 49.8%Bringing in strong-smelling food for lunch daily 49.7%Laughing or conversing loudly 48.1%Tapping feet or fingers repeatedly 46.7%Using social media for personal use the majority of the workday 40.6%Taking frequent snack br eaks 38.4%Receiving audible notifications on their cell phone 34.5%The research also shows that 55.1% of employees overall have had to ask a colleague to stop distracting them. Furthermore, the top three distractions that would cause someone to approach HR are bringing pets to work (58.7%), dropping by your desk constantly throughout the day (52.9%), and taking frequent smoke breaks (50.8%).But in terms discrimination against people of different races at work, using racial stereotypes to gauge work quality was found to be the most serious reason that HR would step in.How different generations feel about work disturbancesAmong people ages 18 to 24 who have asked a coworker to stop bugging them before, these are the three most common reasons why they would approach HRPartaking in frequent gossiping 60.4%Bringing pets to work 53.3%Dropping by your desk constantly throughout the day 52.5%Among people ages 65+ who have asked a coworker to stop irritating them in the past, these are the m ost common three reasons why they would go to HRDropping by your desk constantly throughout the day 81.9%Laughing or conversing loudly 72.8%Bringing pets to work 72.7%Many of the same things tend to bother people at work.

5 Fashion Companies Leading the Sustainability Movement

5 Fashion Companies Leading the Sustainability Movement5 Fashion Companies Leading the Sustainability MovementAlthough the fashion industry is glamorous, its business practices sometimes arent. With New York and London Fashion Week wrapping up, environmental experts are examining the sustainability of the fashion industry. Environmentally harmful practices- such as using toxic chemicals in tanneries and polluting water with textile dye- are commonplace and contribute to the fashion industrys damaging footprint. With this in mind, those fashion companies that surmount environmental obstacles inherbeient to the industry in order to create sustainable looks deserve attention. Here are five companies that are engaging in socially responsible behavior and leading the sustainability movement.Stella McCartneyA force in the green fashion movement, Stella McCartney has made CSR an integral component of her brand by incorporating sustainable practices into every aspect of her companys operatio ns. A distinguishing factor of her clothing line is that it does not use animal products, including both fur and leather- two mainstays of the luxury fashion industry. A lifelong vegetarian, Stella cites livestock production as a major contributor to environmental issues such as land degradation, global warming, and pollution. Her Autumn/Winter 2015 collection featured show-stopping faux-fur coats, making a statement about the fact that high fashion and sustainability do not need to be mutually exclusive.AdidasAdidas is another company currently at the forefront of sustainable fashion. In fact, the brand partnered with Stella McCartney to create the sportswear line Adidas by Stella McCartney, which focuses on minimizing waste and repurposing leftover fabrics. Adidas emphasizes sustainability throughout its business model, from creating eco-friendly products, to making its supply chain greener, to having a positive human-rights impact. Herbert Hainer, Adidas Group CEO, reveals that h e is particularly proud of Adidas partnership with Parley for the Oceans, an organization that raises awareness to stop ocean pollution. This collaboration resulted in Adidas releasing the first shoe in the world made from plastic waste from the ocean- it features a 3D-printed midsole of plastic debris.HM Ranked No. 20 on Forbes The Worlds Most Sustainable Companies 2016, HM strives to offer customers fashionable items that are not only high quality and affordable but also sustainable. The companys Conscious Exclusive Collection features modern and stylish pieces that are made from sustainably sourced materials. These include fabrics such as Denimite- made of recycled denim- and embellishment materials such as recycled glass and rhinestones. HM also increased its use of organic and recycled cotton in clothing, to account for 31 percent of the companys total cotton use. In addition to reducing the environmental impact of its products, HMs Conscious line emphasizes establishing better working conditions and respecting human rights across the value chain.TOMSFrom its nascence, TOMS Shoes has built CSR into its business model. Sustainability plays a key role in the companys social responsibility, as TOMS crafts shoes from sustainable and vegan materials such as hemp and organic cotton. All TOMS shoe boxes are comprised of 80 percent recycled post-consumer waste, and they are printed with soy ink. While environmental impact is an important consideration at TOMS, having a positive social impact is fundamental to the companys mission. TOMS business hinges on its One for One Movement, in which the company matches every pair of shoes purchased by a customer with a new pair of shoes for a child in need.Calvin KleinCalvin Klein recently collaborated with Eco-Age, a brand sustainability consultancy, for the 2016 Met Life Gala. Embracing the Eco-Age Green Carpet Challenge, the designer created three sustainable looks that Emma Watson, Lupita Nyongo, and Margot Robbie wore to the event. Calvin Klein created Emma Watsons five-piece gown from three different fabrics, all woven from yarn engineered from recycled plastic bottles. The dress marries repurposed waste with high fashion, proving that sustainability and fashion can have a powerful aesthetic and ethical impact when working in tandem.

What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About Resumes Doc

What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About Resumes Doc Whenever you are asking for work, its mandatory that you submit a resume. Make certain you didnt miss whatever could cost you the job that you dream about Practice a couple of dance moves at a moment. Get your fantasy job with the support of this completely free expert PSD freebie. By carefully targeting resumes for particular jobs, you are able to greatly enhance your odds of getting noticed in the work marketplace. As an issue of fact, on an average, the majority of the recruiters do not start looking for over 6 seconds at a resume. As an additional bonus, you also receive a work vorstellungsgesprch tracker that will help you keeping track of passed and upcoming job interviews. You also receive a totally free job interview tracker for a bonus.Be sure to study the school which you are applying to before writing your cover letter so that you may add a small enthusiasm to demonstrate why you would like to work there. Possessi ng a strong resume doesnt necessarily signify you will land the job, but it is an excellent means to be sure you have the interview. Your background might include information regarding your parents and the folks whom the company might contact for background checking. Heres What I Know About Resumes Doc Its simple to use and absolutely yours for free for your private use Actually, you shouldnt make your document precisely the same as an example or template. By using these resume templates, you are certain to create an attractive resume. When deciding on the best template for yourself, follow an additional tip, please.Many large companies now use some sort of the computer software. Just scroll down until you discover a section named Resumes or CVs, based on where you are. Handing in a resume for a work application for a PDF is advisable if you need your resume to appear just the manner in which youve made it. Dont use a great absprache of contact details as it can serve as anot her work to the man or woman whos tasked to deliver information regarding the outcomes of your application templates. In case the work description or internet application provides you specific instructions, follow them. If your application demands a cover letter then you may use the cover letter template. A sample cover letter format is only an example. The Simple resume formats must be used dependent on the kinds of templates they are. Templates ought to be seen more as guidelines than prepared to use resumes. They also show you what elements you need to include in your document. Look at an absolutely free CV template prepared to print. Its high-quality PSD file is completely customizable. The only PDF which cant be opened and manipulated is one thats been scanned. Highlight the text youd love to use the formatting to. The format of a resume will truly are based on the individual who will produce and utilize it. Now, job hunting gets increasingly hard. To start with, t he career objective of the resume has to be catchy. If work experience isnt your key highlight or whether youve got an inconsistent work history, its best advisable to start your resume with your qualifications. Assuming you dont have the correct experience and feeling inferior 3. The Resumes Doc Cover Up A great operations manager is crucial to the success of any geschftliches miteinander or organization. Below youll find an assortment of samples for job applicants. Business cards are also included to finish the look. It is going to also work nicely for those seeking work in traditional industries. If youve gotten an education from an amazing educational organization then it may end up being a selling point for you. Students are able to make use of student resume formats. The teacher resumes are straightforward and simple to comprehend. It is essential for special education teachers to continue being up-to-date on current trends and teaching procedures.

Australians are stressed and overworked

Australians are stressed and overworked Australians are stressed and overworkedPosted October 13, 2011, by Josie Chun Australians are stressed, overworked and reluctant to take holidays, according to the latest Australian Work Life Index (AWALI) report. The index measures how work affects quality of life for working Australians. The proportion of people dissatisfied with their worklife balance has increased over the last three years, with the majority of Australians reporting that work is negatively impacting on the rest of their lives, causing stress and less time for themselves, their family and friends. Normal 0 0 1 205 1172 9 2 1439 11.1282 0 0 0 One quarter of full-time working women and one fifth of full-time working men feel dissatisfied with their worklife balance, and two thirds of full-time women and half of full-time men frequently feel rushed and pressed for time. Seven out of 10 working mothers report almost always feeling rushed and under pressure. More tha n 20 per cent of Australian workers spend 50 hours or more a week at work and 60 per cent do not take regular holidays. Working longer hours leads to lower worklife scores, higher absenteeism and lower productivity. Those who work the longest hours include workers in construction and mining, health, education, retail, hospitality, and managerial and professional workers. Three-quarters of people working long hours say they would like to work fewer hours, even if that means less income, and most workers would take two extra weeks of holiday over a pay rise. Sixty per cent of workers stockpile their leave even though not taking a holiday is associated with lower worklife satisfaction. In most cases, work pressure is what prevents them from taking their holidays. Women in full-time work suffer worse worklife interference than their male counterparts, and working mothers are particularly hard hit as they attempt to juggle the demands of work and family. Poor worklife outcomes are a ssociated with poorer health, more use of prescription medications, more stress and more dissatisfaction with close personal relationships. For the sake of employees health, employers need to demonstrate more flexibility and develop worklife friendly practices. Managers and leaders also need to increase leave opportunities and encourage employees to take holidays, and set an example by taking leave themselves. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searcheshighest paying jobs in australiaskills you need for the futureonline freelance writing jobs australiamillennials in the workforce statisticstop 100 highest paying jobs in australia CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal J usticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJosie ChunRelated ArticlesBrowse moreCareer progressionPERSONAL DEVELOPMENTHow To Say No At WorkWant to see your career take off and have less stress and more energy in your workday? One little word can do that - No. We share why its so important to say no at work and exactly how to do it - even if youre a YES personCAREER ADVICEWhat to do when you get fired lessons from our political leadersPoliticians have notoriously low job security, so if anyone knows how to get fired and move on, it should be them, right? For better or worse, Marni takes a look at what we can learn from our esteemed leaders of the past.Child CareCommunity ServicesIncreasing demand in the helping professionsThe health care and social services industry is Australias largest employment sector, and over the next five years its expected to provide more jobs than any other industry.

Customize this Component Engineer Resume

Customize this Component Engineer ResumeCustomize this Component Engineer ResumeUse this Component Engineer Resume Example with Objective, Technical Skills, Duties, Education and Certification to write your own Component Engineer Resume.Create this Resume Alfonso Gipson1779 Church StreetFlushing, NY 11354(777)-830-9557a.gipsonsampleresume.netJob Objective To be able to work as Component Engineer in an electronics company where my profound knowledge in component specifications, programming, and component manufacturing processes will be helpful in providing design and engineering solutions in the industry.Skills Wide experience in electronic component specifications Possesses good communication skills both in spoken and written English Wide knowledge on electrical component dimensions Well-equipped in procurement practices and supplier management Experienced in software application including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent programming skills Skilled in component manufacturing pr ocesses Knowledgeable in product engineeringProfessional ExperienceSr. Component Engineer, January 2009 PresentGlobe Soft, New Haven, CTResponsibilities Analyzed the compatibility of component parts within a CPN group. Determined the procedures done in BOM scrubbing. Reviewed Design Centers and checked if the right content is provided. Assessed and reviewed ODM projects in gathering the contents. Executed maintenance for component database.Jr. ComponentEngineer, March 2006 December 2008ATR Tech, New Haven, CTResponsibilities Collected the suppliers parametric and logistical data for comparison purposes. Analyzed the DFM Package Creation. Re-checked the packaging of DFM Analysis. Delivered complete designs to industrial infrastructures such as Company A and B. Analyzed and assessed existing electronic component.EducationM.S. in Electronics, 2006Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NYB.S. in Electrical Engineering, 2002Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NYCertifications and Affiliations Association of Components Engineers Certificate in VBA Programming Customize ResumeMore Sample Engineer ResumesClinical Engineer Resume Commissioning Engineer Resume Component Engineer Resume

Why hearing Christmas music in November can be irritating

Why hearing Christmas music in November can be irritatingWhy hearing Christmas music in November can be irritatingFor shoppers in stores, Christmas comes early. Known as Christmas creep, this marketing tactic introduces holiday-themed merchandise and sounds long before December 25th. An analysis of the top 100 retailers in the U.S. found that Best Buy is even playing holiday music in October.Is this early holiday cheer a cause for celebration? It is happening whether you like it or not. On November 1st, Mariah Careys All I Want for Christmas Is You, began its ascent up to top 100 charts.But for some of us, the arrival of festive hymns makes us feel like a grumpy Grinch. A 2011 Consumer Reports survey found that almost one in four of us dread hearing holiday music. A psychologist explains whyWhy early Christmas music can be stressfulThese negative emotions are normal, Linda Blair, a clinical psychologist in the United Kingdom, told Sky News, because music is not just hintergrund noise , it is sound that is made to make you feel. Christmas music is likely to irritate people if its played too loudly and too early, she said.Blair said the holiday music can be stressful because it reminds us of the obligations that are tied to the holiday.It might make us feel that were trapped its a reminder that we have to buy presents, cater for people, organize celebrations. Some people will react to that by making impulse purchases, which the retailer likes. Others might just walk out of the shop. Its a risk, she said.Music can manipulate us to spend more money until it annoys us enough to make us leave. Thirty-six percent of respondents in a 2014 poll said that listening to holiday music in a store is enough to make them leave.Retail employers should be cognizant of the effect of endless holiday songs on their clients and employees. When shoppers enter a store, they may be hoping for respite and relief from the onslaught of Jingle Bell Rock.

Closing Cold Calls to Get Appointments

Closing Cold Calls to Get AppointmentsClosing Cold Calls to Get AppointmentsEvery salesperson knows that you have to close everysalebecause prospects arent going to doit for you. But what you may not realize is that its just as important to close your cold calls. In thecase of a cold call youre closing for an appointment rather than a sale, but the same principles apply. Dont Try to Close the Whole Sale Dont make the mistake of trying to close the whole sale during your cold call. It wont work. There is no way to fully qualify a prospect, collect information about his needs, and come up with a solution in a single brief phone call. The only exception to this rule is the rare occasion when you call a prospect who has already decided to buy but hasnt taken action yet. In that case, he may invite you to extend the cold call out so that you can go through the whole sales cycle in one call. However, this situation is rare and comes under the category of a windfall sale. In the vast ma jority of calls, your goal will be to get the prospect to schedule an appointment with you. This appointment may be face-to-face or it may be another, lengthier phone call, or even a virtual meeting by webcam. Your bonus cold calling goal is to at least partly qualify the prospect during your initial call so that you can reduce the chances of wasting your time (and theirs) if they cant buy from you in the first place. If you want to get your prospect to agree on an appointment, your task throughout the call will be showing him that a future meeting will benefit him in some way. Prospects dont care about your sales numbers and commission check they want to know WIIFM. And youll typically have just a few minutes on the phone to show them. So at every point in the call, you must exert yourself to show the benefits that you can offer. Have a Great Opener The first step to closing the appointment is getting the prospect to stay on the phone long enough. To that end, your opening stat ement is perhaps the single most important part of the entire call. If you can craft and deliver a really good opener you will catch your prospects attention and get him listening to you. If you dont get him interested right away, the odds are that hell make an excuse and hang up as soon as he realizes that youre a salesperson. Ask Questions Once youve gotten the ball rolling with a great opener and have piqued your prospects interest, the next step towards closing is getting his permission to ask a few questions. You can easily present this as a benefit to the prospect by saying something like, Before I take up mora of your time I want to be sure that my product is the right fit for you. May I ask a few quick questions? Now youve brought up the benefit of saving him time, so hes more likely to agree. How to Wrap Up If the prospect seems to be qualified, at this point you can start wrapping up the close. Again, its important to frame your upcoming appointment as a thing of v alue for your prospect. You can do this openly by offering him a freemium, free trial, gift or service. If thats not an option, youll need to give him a taste of the benefits your product will bring him. However, if you go on and on about your product in a cold call, hell lose interest. The idea is to give him just enough information to intrigue him so that hell actually want to hear more from you in your upcoming meeting.