"The W Source® fosters a network of women professionals and business owners to share ideas, knowledge, and opportunities." (in their words, on their website)
Where they fit
Students
Early
Mid
Manager
Director
VP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedIn
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Interviews and offers
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Job search strategy
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Career direction and change
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Leadership
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Personal brand
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How they work
Process
Join a chapter by invitation or application · Commit to attending minimum 9 of 12 monthly meetings · Connect with one-on-one pairings between meetings · Use business-building tools and referral training · Participate in member showcases and networking events
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
Doing it yourself
Usually enough when
A coach earns the fee when
Career direction
Weeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.
You already have two or three target roles.
You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.