Online resources for strong career women

In this day and age, it seems there’s a website for literally everything. Luckily, the Internet has become a great place for women in the workplace to connect and learn from each other. Check out these awesome websites and blogs if you’re looking to learn from or network with other strong, driven women just like you!

HER AGENDA

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This site, which describes itself as, “an exclusive network of ambitious millennial women,” is a helpful tool for women interested in networking and learning from others. The site combines stories on inspirational female executives and entrepreneurs, lists of women empowerment organizations and events and activities aimed at engaging young women and promoting professional growth. Ultimately, this online resource is a one-stop shop for advice and opportunities.

ONE WOMAN SHOP

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If you’ve recently started your own business or consider yourself a “solopreneur,” you may start to miss the camaraderie that can form in an office setting. Enter One Woman Shop, a membership community and blog that offers a network of other “solopreneurs.” While everyone has access to the blog, members get access to the One Woman Shop Facebook group and the site’s directory of other members, allowing you an opportunity to get to know other savvy businesswomen like yourself. No matter how you use the site though, One Woman Shop is an excellent resource for women who don’t want to feel alone in their careers.

UPWORK

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Okay, this one isn’t just for women, but it’s a great resource for anyone who runs a small business or wants to pick up a side job. This platform allows business owners to hire freelancers for tasks big or small. No matter what toy need, whether it’s a web developer, writer or accountant, Upwork has a freelancer for you. On the flipside, if you are a freelancer this is a great way to get new business and pick up work. Win win for everyone!

FORTÉ FOUNDATION

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If you’re a woman in the male-dominated world of business and finance, it can be easy to feel somewhat alone. Want to empower more women to get involved and meet other women in your industry? That’s where Forté Foundation comes in. This non-profit provides education and opportunities to young women to motivate them to pursue a career in business. For example, the non-profit posts webinars and articles on the best way to go job-hunting and the value of an MBA. On top of that, they provide career resources to women already in the business industry and host events across the globe.

CAREER CONTESSA

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Have you noticed so many job sites seem to remove a lot of issues related to female employment from their sites? Like, for instance, the fact that women are more likely to take a wage gap or be a minority in their office place. Enter Career Contessa, the first-ever career source catered exclusively to women. Not only does Career Contessa help you refine your skills by giving you expert advice through things like one-on-one mentoring and online skills based courses, they also work with companies to help them both recruit and retain women. If you’re on the job hunt, Career Contessa is an awesome place to nail your interview skills and find a job that’s a great fit for you.

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Whether you’re looking to network with other ambitious women or want to learn more about the current career landscape, all of these websites offer women a way to connect, discover and engage with other women going through the same challenges in the workplace.

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