A practical guide for women on how to make the most of their careers. The book uses case studies to describe the experience and philosophies of women already successful in their particular fields, such as Katharine Whitehorn and Carey Labovitch. The author aims to outline the strategies needed to take women to the top, identify the skills needed to stay there and show women how to confront the obstacles that face them without resorting to aggression, besides how to balance personal and professional life. Veronica Groocock is a freelance writer specializing in women's and social issues. She has contributed to a wide range of publications including the "Radio Times", "The Observer" and "The New Statesman".
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Höhe: 198 mm
Breite: 129 mm
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978-0-85223-672-7 (9780852236727)
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Introduction. Who's who - background information on the interviewees. You know you can do it! - making your mark and looking the part; moving up - strategies for advancement; staying there - power with responsibility; sexism - dealing with discrimination; juggling the priorities - the tricky balancing act between work and home; how to keep your head - and your health - staving off the executive ulcer...and coping with sexual harassment; going it alone - how to be an enterprising woman; strategy for survival - hints with hindsight, and without tears. Useful addresses. Sources.
