Feeling like a fraud: How to manage imposter syndrome in the workplace
How do we get over those doubts of never feeling good enough in our careers and stop imposter syndrome from taking over? According to Simply Psychology, imposter syndrome is an internal experience of self doubt and feeling as though you are a fraud or not as competent...
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Mind
Caring for your mental health whilst dealing with trauma from your job
Many jobs carry strain and emotional turmoil for many different reasons such as bad bosses, office relationships and many more factors. But, for occupations that involve death and illness every single day, sometimes these factors can deeply affect your mental health....
Love on the clock: workplace romances
Workplace romances. Office romances, office affairs, whatever you want to call it. The dating scene of the workplace is forever causing a stir amongst colleagues, providing endless amounts of gossip for the team to entertain themselves with. But as a young female...
Identity
Balancing Act: How can young carers achieve their career goals?
With young carers dedication knowing no bounds, who knows what these young people can achieve? With as many as one in five children and young people in the UK being young carers, the challenges they face often are not brought to light. A young carer is an individual...
Living with dyspraxia: becoming an author, growing up, and being an advocate
According to the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, 6% of the population are thought to be living with dyspraxia - there is no true known cause, although some research suggests that it may be linked to neuron development. Rosemary Richings, 32, is the...
Career
Primary school teachers: the female army teaching our little ones
Tears, tantrums and toilet training have always been a thing for primary school teachers, but with endless reports of colossal teacher shortages what is it really like for those on the frontline of the classroom? A typical day at work for Claire Roebuck looks very...
In it for the long run: When dedication is the key to reaching your career goals
Praising the women who have shown that passion and dedication is the key to reaching your career goals What does it mean to be ‘in it for the long run’? Is it the importance of perseverance or what about when your passion requires years of education and...
Brand
The NHS versus the private sector: where should you work?
Strike action and pay cuts have made the debate between private and NHS healthcare a hot topic. So what’s the real deal? If you’re training to be a doctor or nurse right now, you’re probably wondering if the NHS is still the best option. Let’s break down the real...
Becoming a chalet girl: All you need to know for a ski season
Whether you’re approaching the end of college, contemplating a gap year or just desperate for a change of scenery, a ski season is an avenue many young women consider. Werk spoke to a young woman who just completed her first ski season job and is ready to share her...
