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In a country where the female workforce is steadily outpacing the number of men in the business world, Pinays have a unique opportunity to excel and be recognized, no matter what industry they are in. Holding strong in more traditional careers such as those involved in education and retail, women are also rising to executive positions that were once deemed out of reach beyond the glass ceiling.

Career-driven Pinays are now faced with more prospects than ever before, and many balance productive work lives with meaningful personal pursuits. Mind these tips while you climb the corporate ladder and you may just find that it is possible to have it all.

Plan your career. Ladies who know where they want to go fresh out of school have a distinct advantage over those who start later, simply because they have more time to put in climbing the corporate ladder. Graduates who stick with a specific industry may start at entry-level positions and work their way up to executive levels, gaining expertise and knowledge in their respective industries as they go along. However, that doesn’t mean those who start late can’t get far. Today’s workplace is more flexible, focusing on skills that are applicable across industries, and allowing quick advances as long as the necessary skills are present. In either case, a long-term plan mapping out the positions one plans to progress through and their corresponding skills is important. This allows you to assess the whether there are promising growth opportunities within the companies you join, and lets you go for roles that will provide the skills and exposure necessary for the next step in your climb.

Remember your network. Networking is more than just handing out cards at cocktail parties. It’s knowing which people to bring together to achieve specific results. All of us have networks that we can put to work for us, but remember to tap your network regularly, not just when you need something for yourself. You may have a classmate from high school who works in a company that needs a supplier that you can recommend. In bringing these people together, you establish yourself as a resourceful person who works well with others. That supplier may just introduce you to your next big account or a future boss.