Being a working mom is like juggling two full-time jobs sometimes. You need to make sure your family is doing okay and have everything they need while ensuring things are going well at work too. Finding the balance to thrive in your new responsibility as a mom who also happens to have a career can be challenging. Especially when you’re a new mom going back to work after maternity leave…those first few weeks or maybe months, okay who am I kidding… those first few years can be hard. I have been a working mom for three years now and working mom life has absolutely kicked my but a few times. Wheth ..read more

The Reality of Our 9-5 The typical workweek for many of us consists of a standard 9-5 schedule, Monday through Friday. While this is a widespread practice, it can’t be denied that work takes up a substantial portion of our lives. The time spent at our job, be it in an office, on a shop floor, or in any other workplace, adds up to countless hours dedicated to work. So, it’s important to think about how we can make the most of it. This can involve seeking joy in our job and daily routine. However, we don’t necessarily need to think so big! Small modifications can make a huge difference too. For ..read more

Image: Spacejoy Whether you’re renting or you’ve just bought your first home, taking the time to sort out your home can be quite challenging as a busy career girl trying to juggle a career, family and… yes a social life. However, after endless meetings and long days at work, making sure your home is the place where you can relax and recharge is super important. Let’s explore a few inexpensive ways you can work on making your house feel like home.  1. Incorporate Your Personal Style Your home should be an expression of who you are. Take the time to explore your personal style. Are you draw ..read more

In today’s compеtitivе job markеt, thе rolе of thе covеr lеttеr in thе hiring procеss has bеcomе a topic of dеbatе. Somе arguе that covеr lеttеrs arе no longеr nеcеssary, whilе othеrs bеliеvе thеy can makе a significant impact on a candidatе’s chancеs of landing a job. So, should you invеst timе and еffort in crafting a covеr lеttеr? Lеt’s еxplorе thе bеnеfits and bеst practicеs of writing a compеlling covеr lеttеr. Undеrstanding thе Valuе of Covеr Lеttеrs Whilе it’s truе that many rеcruitеrs and hiring managеrs may not prioritizе covеr lеttеrs, thеy can still providе valuablе insights and sеt ..read more

No matter where you are in your career, it’s likely that you will encounter days when you feel swamped, exhausted, and burdened with work. And during those times, it’s easy to get demotivated and lose motivation and sight of your career goals. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite inspirational quotes from successful career women that will inspire you, help you stay motivated and get you right back on track – You’ve got this! #1 – Adrienne Houghton on being grateful Always remember that somebody is praying for the opportunity that you have. #2 – Katharine Whitehorn on loving ..read more

Quitting your job is not the easiest thing to do, whether this is due to unforeseen or maybe even unpleasant circumstances. According to a recent study, 72% of young workers say they’ve regretted a new job after starting. And one of the main reasons why people leave is because their overall experience of the work ends up not being what they expected. Attitudes around leaving a bad job, even after a short period of time, are changing. Employees are standing up for what they want and are willing to leave if employers are not ready to provide it. So is it okay to quit your job after a month? Deci ..read more

This September, Ok Mentor are hosting their first in-person event, in almost three years, helping the next generation of young women to own their path in their creative careers. On September 14th, aspiring young creatives will be welcomed to a range of interactive workshops, panels and talks at Havas Kings Cross. Expect to hear from some of the world’s leading creative females from advertising, marketing, fashion and more. There will be fantastic opportunities to meet and hear from incredible women, form a deeper understanding of values as a creative, and insight into how to start your journey ..read more

New employees can find it tough to know how to dress in the office. When you aren’t familiar with a place, it can be tough to know what is appropriate and acceptable in a workplace. Luckily, there are a few cardinal rules that can help get you through any difficulty with selecting the best outfit for your job. Until you know, play it safe There are very few things that could be scarier than showing up to work under or overdressed. Maybe you have had nightmares about this. Especially when you are new to a job, you don’t want to stand out for the wrong reasons. Because of this, you need to know ..read more

THIS IS A SPONSORED POST – ALL OPINIONS AND VIEWS ARE OUR OWN. One of the common misconceptions these days is that invitations are a thing of the past. Organizing a party or event is as simple as sending your contact list a text or WhatsApp message – However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Sending your loved ones a thoughtful or personalized invitation to celebrate a special occasion or milestone in your life is still very acceptable and essential today. Unlike the simple route of text messages, sending out invitations actually adds a personal touch and helps to set the t ..read more

Are you having a hard time standing out in your career? Are you currently struggling at work? Girl, we feel you! If you have been in the corporate world for a while, you will definitely agree that all those good grades and hard work at Uni did not equal a successful career. I mean, landing an amazing job and actually being good at it proves to be a whole other ball game… And even if you are pretty good at your job, obtaining success entails way more than just that. Truth is, the struggle is real sometimes and it’s absolutely okay to admit it. If you have come to the point where you desire to m ..read more