From graduate scheme to first female controller of BBC One
Feb 5, 2012 Career Tips Leave a comment | Tags: Bbc
Lorraine Heggessey says her career has benefited from the BBC’s work to tackle diversity
Diversity does not simply happen, it takes time and effort for organisations to break down barriers that people may not even be aware are there, and enable people from all walks of life to have the same chance of success. Similarly, those in the minority must take charge of their careers and make sure they build the networks and contacts they need to succeed.
My career has benefited from the BBC’s work to tackle diversity. I was taken onto the graduate scheme at a time when the BBC was making conscious efforts to widen its talent pool beyond the male Oxbridge candidates that had typically dominated the field.
Jobless Facing UI Cut Off Ask Lawmakers ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’
Feb 3, 2012 Career News Leave a comment | Tags: Mile, ‘walk Mile
Starting tomorrow and continuing next week, jobless workers in 15 states who face cut off of their unemployment insurance (UI) Feb. 29 will ask members of Congress to “Walk a Mile in My Shoes.”
The mobilization is aimed at lawmakers who are back in their districts for the President’s Day Recess that begins tomorrow, and its a partnership between USAction, the AFL-CIO, the National Employment Law Project (NELP), community and other groups.
If the Feb. 29 deadline passes without Congress taking action to extend UI coverage, 1.2 million jobless workers will lose their benefits by the end of March and 3.3 million by the June. (Click her
Kudos to Rep. Lewis for Backing Indiana Working People
Jan 24, 2012 Career News Leave a comment | Tags: Indiana, Indiana Working
Many thanks and kudos to Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) for calling the Indiana Democratic Caucus today to encourage lawmakers to stay strong and firm in their efforts to stop the states Republican leadership from doing an end-run around the democratic process.
In encouraging the caucus to keep fighting against Republican moves to pass so-called right to work legislation, Lewis told Democratic lawmakers they are taking action not only for Indiana but for the entire nationand the entire nation is depending on them.
Make no mistakethe Republicans are out to destroy unions and our democracy.
Lewis participation is especially meaningful because of his relationship with Indiana. He was ca
A Larger Paycheck could be Easier than You Think
Jan 19, 2012 Job Reviews Leave a comment | Tags: Larger Paycheck, Think
Who doesnt want to earn more money? No matter what your industry, you could be missing out on a larger paycheck. Sometimes, making more money is easier than you think, so dont get stuck at your current salary. Here are a few things you can do to boost your earnings:
- Move to a more lucrative location.
Moving is a big commitment, but if you can do so fairly easily, you might be able to double or triple your salary overnight! In locations where workers in your field are in high demand, youll be offered more money. Of course, cost of living might be higher as well, so do your research before you move to figure out where youll get the most bang for your buck.