Welcome to the Career vertical at Pinktuition - your ultimate resource for navigating your career journey with confidence and poise. Here, we explore a myriad of topics, from mastering the art of interviewing and setting up a killer LinkedIn profile with a resume to match, to building a compelling personal brand that sets you apart in today's competitive job market.
Our stories are penned by real women who have weathered the storms of the corporate world, and their first-hand experiences offer an invaluable perspective. Read about the unique challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries, and the biases encountered by women of colour in the workplace, along with how to gain more confidence and silence the inner-critics, along with overcoming imposter syndrome once and for all! These narratives will empower you to challenge the status quo and carve your own path.
Unconscious bias, microaggressions and how we can all be better allies in the workplace
Read more about how we make snap judgements every day across every item or topic we come in contact with, and how to identify these and actively work towards addressing unconscious bias and microaggressions in the workplace. Together, we can create a more inclusive, safe working space for everyone to thrive.
Interview questions to set you up for success
Interviewing is a skill - a skill that you develop over time as you gain more confidence in your abilities and what it is you envision for your future. This article aims to equip you with the necessary know-how for answering any tricky questions you come across more confidently, so you can secure that job offer in one of the toughest job markets ever.
What is a personal brand and how do I build one?
In my earlier years of exploring personal branding, I held the belief that it primarily revolved around crafting an external image, managing one's online presence, and investing in professional photography. However, as time has passed, I realised that my understanding of what encompasses a personal brand was limited.
A woman in a man’s world: Construction
Clients still treat me like the tea girl whose sole purpose is taking notes and smiling. I am capable of physical labour and I'm not afraid to work hard - I'm not a fragile little being. The Construction industry needs the brilliance of women - come join us!
Different types of mentors you need throughout your career
A recent study found that women who participated in mentoring programmes, saw retention and promotion rates increase from 15 to 38 percent.* Read more here about the different types of mentors you need throughout your career, towards ensuring balance and success at each stage.
*Philip-Lye and Carruthers | 2022 | Together
How to structure your CV for the job you want, not the job you have
A CV / resume is such a powerful personal-selling tool, yet most people have no clue what best practices entail, or that a recruiter will look at your CV for a total of 6 seconds before making a decision. Read here on how to make it personal and impactful!
Biases I’ve experienced in the workplace as a woman of colour
“It’s seemingly atrocious how entering the corporate workplace as a young black woman can strip you of all your power. Unsurprisingly, the root of such evil; conscious and unconscious bias continues unchecked in most work environments.” Read more about how this contributor experienced all kinds of biases in the workplace, and how she’s actively working towards overcoming them, daily.
How a mentor can help you achieve career success
I instinctively felt that I needed to bring my whole, messy, vulnerable self to the experience. Since having a mentor, I’ve experienced many personal and professional successes - read here how you too can multiply your professional and personal impact.
Persevering through a tough spot in my career and landing my dream job
Love hurts, but rejection from a job you really wanted hurts 10x more. Read more on how to persevere through the gruelling job hunt, and come out victorious on the other end!