Education and Careers

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I recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Ms. Elaine Borg, a General Surgeon with a sub-speciality in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. She is highly qualified and experienced surgeon who has spent the last few years working both in Malta and in the UK. A lovely, very down-to-earth person. We chatted about women’s health issues, travel, food, cooking, children, COVID, her PhD, and the inevitable guilt of motherhood. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting her in person because, although Ms. Borg is very busy, she tells me, “I appreciate face-to-face contact even more since COVID!” I had a lot of questions for Ms. Borg because I’m alwaysRead More…

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Anyone who’s ever been through the gruelling hunt for a job can confirm how the whole song and dance of applications, several interviews, and long-winded tests can be rather unforgiving and cutthroat. Putting yourself out there in the hopes of being ‘the chosen one’ is no easy feat. This is why it’s important to be able to market yourself and play on your strengths, so your interviewer can see your potential. The Application Process Laborious and tedious as it may be, it’s necessary and all part of the game. I’m by no means an expert, of course. But I’m simply sharing my own experience basedRead More…

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Well over a decade ago, I remember attending a meeting with a recruiter, and when I say she massacred my CV, I’m putting it mildly. Understandably, I felt upset and disillusioned. Could she have gone about it with a bit of grace and worded her feedback more constructively rather than destructively? Most definitely. But my key takeaway from this experience, albeit its poor message delivery, was this: she was right. My CV was an absolute mess. Different font sizes, irrelevant information, possible typos. You name it. As inconvenient and harsh as this truth may have been, it was an eye-opener. I needed to swallow myRead More…

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In a world where we’re always racing against time, trying to keep up with the hustle and bustle of life, being able to incorporate the much-coveted work-life balance has never been so crucial. Gone are the days when a household can have children and live on ‘just’ one salary, unless it’s an excellently paid job. Of course, even for those who are childless, the need to be able to juggle work-related duties with familial or personal ones still remains. And let’s not forget time to ourselves, which, let’s face it, is more often than not, overlooked. This is precisely why everyone dreams of having aRead More…

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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards health and empowerment? The Women For Women Foundation is thrilled to present the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Expo 2024 and trust me, it’s an event you won’t want to miss! Let’s dive into what this incredible day has in store for us.  Setting the Scene Picture this: a beautiful morning on 1st March at Villa Arrigo, where you’re greeted by warmth and excitement. The day kicks off at 9:30 AM and promises a lineup of informative talks, engaging discussions, and a community vibe that’s simply unbeatable. Goodie Bags and Raffle Draw: A Treat for EveryoneRead More…

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In every corner of the globe, the 20th of November is marked as a day of profound significance – World Children’s Day. This annual observance, established by the United Nations in 1954, stands as a testament to our collective commitment to the well-being and rights of children.Read More…

self employment

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One of the most difficult things for a woman to do is keep up with her career and have children. Others decide that being an employee is not their thing and having their own business or extra income at the side is the way to go. For me it was all of the above. Having a son at the age of 32 was a very different experience from when I had my daughter at 18. Our parents were now elderly; having them babysit our son was not an option and he was not an easy child at all – tantrums galore, so we needed toRead More…

part time nursing students

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Earlier on this week, MUMN chief Paul Pace claimed that an average of 3 nurses are quitting their jobs at Mater Dei Hospital every week. Burnout, stress, and lack of new recruits seem to be contributing towards the problem. Meanwhile, nursing students following a degree on part time basis have been discriminated for the past 4 years. I write this with a heavy heart in the name of all part time students whose desperate pleas have been ignored for the past 3 years by parliament ministers, committees and organisations. Four years ago the possibility of following a Nursing Degree on Part Time Day basis wasRead More…

avanza academy

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Do you consider returning to education? Avanza Academy provides courses that fit around your existing responsibilities and commitments… Women returning to education: A journey of transformation and self-discovery… Have you ever considered returning to education? But unsure if a full-time college or university experience is right for you? Have you considered opting for a course that is designed to fit around your existing responsibilities and commitments? A course that is based on enhancing the life skills you already have? We have all heard the term lifelong learning, but how many of us truly understand what is meant by this concept? We frequently see the termRead More…

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“Soft skills are a requisite to successfully face the constantly changing working scenarios, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic…” Over the past 10 years, the labor market has become more and more sectorial, creating the opportunity for every professional to specialize in increasingly specific areas. However, in 2020, and even more in the post COVID era, a curriculum vitae full of experience is no longer the only element that guarantees the hiring or professionalism of a person. We are in front of what is defined as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we have learned – the hard way ☹ – that processes can be efficiently managedRead More…