Career Resources

By: Shay White The job hunt has a reputation of being long and arduous. At Women in Leadership, we say don’t let it get you down! Here are 5 things you can do right now and make the most out of your job hunt and get the interviews you deserve!  Customize your resume and cover letter […]

Nowadays the job hunt has become much more than simply looking up a job in the classifieds section of your local newspaper and emailing your resumé in. We live in an increasingly digital world where simply waiting for the right job to appear won’t get you anywhere. Therefore, it’s no surprise that those who actively […]

People often ask me why I founded WIL. Finding my calling was very important to me. When I graduated from university, I felt there was so much opportunity.  What was most important to me, was to find work that I loved. I founded WIL out of a desire to help other women see their own […]

By: Maya Kanigan – WIL President International Women’s Day, on March 8th, originated as a political celebration to symbolize the fight for equality, rights, democracy and peace. In 1909, the first National Women’s Day was observed in the US in honour of the New York garment workers’ strike, where women protested against working conditions. Then […]

By Maya Kanigan   Volunteering has a powerful ripple effect. Through Women in Leadership, something very special happens when women join together through a supportive group that gives back to help others achieve success. We create a community where people feel like they belong and an atmosphere that fosters learning and development. This atmosphere is […]

“The results we achieve in life are governed by the image we hold of ourselves in our subconscious mind” – Maxwell Maltz Have you ever wondered why one person is more successful than someone else?  Is there a superior amount of skill and knowledge which bestows the magic touch that creates a situation where one […]

“Bias can be a powerful — and invisible — barrier to teen girls’ leadership.” To help girls see themselves as leaders, we must examine our own biases and set an example for both girls and boys to follow.   Think you’re raising your daughter to be a strong leader? Look more closely: You, and the people […]