Olga Schoberov In The Vengeance Of She (1968).

Olga Schoberová in The Vengeance of She (1968).

Women-only social clubs resources

A handful of thriving elite women-only clubs

Women-only private club summary

Best in London and Canada

The Black Girl Social Club ✨

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Networking and the Social Hierarchy:

The value of mentorship from mature women in high society.

I have a few mature women in my network that I consider mentors, who treat me with the utmost love and kindness as though I am their own daughter. They continuously pour decades worth of knowledge into me and I’ve been afforded numerous career opportunities by these women and access to rooms I wouldn’t have been able to enter otherwise.

While I’m fully aware that some mature women in high society can be quite hostile and don’t appreciate the presence of new younger women in their circles, that simply isn’t the case for all them.

If you lead with that narrative in mind when targeting affluent circles, by treating the mature women as your opposition and an after thought when building your social network,you’ll be losing out on a lot of opportunities and you might not be able to cement yourself in that circle.

Now how do you successfully build relationships with mature women in high society:

When entering society events and manoeuvring affluent circles even if it is the main purpose of your attendance , do not solely focus your attention on engaging with the opposite sex.

It’s never a good look nor will it be well received, especially if your goal is to cement yourself in the circle,always prioritise connecting with the women.

Far too many young women enter into society with this air of arrogance, under the assumption that all the mature women are threatened and envious of them. So much so that they show very little regard and respect in their interactions with them.

When approaching them, respect is paramount. I didn’t think it was worth mentioning at first but I’ve seen so many ladies shunned out for their lack of respect. Mind your manners 😊

These women are well aware of their position in society and how beneficial it can be to be associated with them. When seeking to build a relationship, keep in mind that relationships are a two way street,you’re meant to provide as much value as you expect in return.

If you approach them with the intent to just take, take and take, you’ll be met with a wall that will be impossible to climb over.

If they instead view you as a young woman with immense value to provide, they’ll gladly take you under their wing.

Ensure that you are forming a genuine connection based on shared views, interests and aspirations.

Lastly once a relationship has been established, be teachable and willing to take advice, you don’t know it all. Mature women are vessels of wisdom and their sound advice can set you years ahead.

The benefits of maintaining great mentor-mentee relationships with mature women in high society:

Navigating a new field can be daunting, unfortunately textbooks won’t adequately prepare you for the challenges you’ll face once you embark on your career. Having someone guide you along the way will ease the transition into the field and the climb up the ladder.

Having a mentor is highly beneficial especially in fields that are difficult to break into or heavily gate kept.

These women are well connected and can align you with career opportunities that perhaps would have taken years to accomplish on your own.

Last point, as it pertains to dating, mature women generally have the intel on the high quality men worth entertaining and the low quality men you should be avoiding in their circles. This information can protect you from potential harm and heartbreak.

Side note: Please don’t go around asking these women to set you up with the men in their circles, it’s weird. It’ll happen organically if they’d genuinely like to connect you with a potential match. Don’t build relationships either with these women solely based on the hopes that they’ll connect you with a potential match.

Where can you build a social network of mature women:

Outside of the known locations for building a social network, many of these women are involved in philanthropic causes, these causes range from:

Arts & Culture

Education

Animal Protection & Welfare

Children & Youth

Women’s Rights & Empowerment

Community Development

Environmental Preservation

Medical Care & Research

Find a cause that you’re passionate about and get involved with the organisations that are either ran by the women in society or that their apart of. Becoming apart of these organisations is an amazing way to build your social network.

You can get involved either through volunteering or by making a sizeable donation that’ll grant you a membership and a spot on one of the committees (That is if the organisation has this option available).

If the second option isn’t available, utilise the skills and qualities you have, that’ll make you an indispensable asset to the organisation.

Signed

Doses of Glamour ⚜️

Doses of Glamour ⚜️

How to make your LinkedIn profile stand out and how to connect with others.

I accidentally deleted this anonymous question. Here is my response, hopefully you see it anon. ✨

Your profile photo:

You want a professional photo that best show cases your personality. It’s how people are introduced to you and it governs their impressions from the start. The photo should be well lit with little to no distractions in the background.

It goes without saying but your outfit should be beautiful but work appropriate. Wear colours that best compliment your skin tone and make you look radiant. Avoid wearing distracting patterns, solid colors work best.

Keep your makeup simple and elegant.

Lastly ensure in your settings that your profile photo is visible to all LinkedIn members, you want recruiters to be able see your profile photo.

Headline: A great headline should

Show recruiters who you are

Show what you can do for them

Use role specific keywords so that you appear in search suggestions

Examples of good headlines:

LinkedIn summary and about section:

Your LinkedIn profile is your resume and it should be formatted as such, make your LinkedIn summary keyword-rich.

Keep in mind recruiters search for a combination of job titles, skills, and other keywords to find the right candidates.

Learn and understand your audience to identify what they are looking for.

Review job descriptions that interest you and take note of recurring hard skills and keywords that you think recruiters would want to look for. If applicable to you and your career goals, add these words to your LinkedIn summary and profile.

Your LinkedIn summary is the perfect place to add context to your career trajectory, show off your accomplishments (add specific data and awards), and dig into what makes you great at your job.

An example of a students LinkedIn summary:

An example of a job seekers LinkedIn summary:

An example of a career change LinkedIn summary:

Job Experience:

Focus on showing your impact in the role rather than just highlighting your responsibilities, use your bullet points to share the problems you were presented with, the actions you took, and the positive results it brought the business. Exemplify this by making use of metrics as well.

Examples of impact statements:

Coordinated with the marketing team to form a 10-person group for a new product launch that resulted in $50,000 in company revenue and greater synergy between both departments.

Surpassed annual sales goals by over 35% for four consecutive years using active listening and communication skills to better understand customer needs.

Analyzed market trends to launch five new products within a year that resulted in a 30% profit increase for the company, up from 10% from the year prior.

Education, License & Certifications:

Include information on all your formal educational training, it’s especially beneficial when aside from formal educational training you have additional certifications on hard skills.

Key Skills:

I already mentioned that recruiters input specific skills or keywords into complex queries to find candidates in LinkedIn search.

So the skills you list throughout your profile should match the frequency and exact wording found in the descriptions of jobs you’re interested in or have applied for.

Additional Note on optimizing your LinkedIn profile. Change your settings to let recruiters know you’re open for work.

Who to connect with on LinkedIn:

Professionals in your industry.

Professionals in your desired role.

Professionals you’ve engaged with at industry and networking events.

Recruiters and hiring managers in your industry, especially if their profiles mention that they are hiring.

Message templates to use to connect with others on LinkedIn:

Template for career guidance and potential mentorship:

Dear (Name)

I’m a (state occupation or simply mention that you’re a student and the college you attend) interested in working in (desired role) For the last year, I’ve been following your work for (company), and it’s really inspired me.

I particularly loved your (compliment a recent article or achievement of theirs and mention what stood out to you). If you ever have 20 or so minutes, I’d love to hear more about how you started working in the field and what skills you believe are most relevant to the profession.

Regards

Template for someone you met at a networking event:

Dear (Name)

It was great speaking to you at the (name of event ) ( Highlight something significant they mentioned in your conversation and how insightful you thought it was.) I’d definitely like to stay in touch.

Regards

I’ve given you the ultimate LinkedIn guide, now go get your bag!

Signed

Doses of Glamour ⚜️

Random socializing tip: Tell people when they’ve had a positive impact on your life!

e.g.: “Hey, remember when I asked you for advice on X? That was really helpful, I tried it and now (insert what has improved)”

“You kept gushing about (insert series/book/movie/recipe) and made it sound really appealing, so I checked it out and I really liked it!”

“Thank you for letting me vent recently, telling you what bothered me really helped me to work through it / helped me see it from another perspective / gave me the courage to address it with the person I was talking about.”

It helps people see their own strong points, it deepens your relationships, it makes the people in your life feel appreciated and special and it can give you warm fuzzy feelings!

Win/win all around!

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