Speaking up against Gender-Based Violence
Gender-based violence encompasses various forms of harm, including sexual, physical, mental, and economic abuse, whether occurring publicly or in private settings. Gender-based violence can happen to anyone however it’s prevalent amongst young girls and women. It involves threats, coercion, and manipulation, manifesting in different ways such as intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child marriage, female […]
Unlock Your Potential with Positive Intelligence: The Secret to Thriving in Life
We all know that our thoughts can sometimes hold us back and prevent us from reaching our full potential. That’s where Positive Intelligence (PQ) comes in. Positive Intelligence focuses on our ability to use our experiences, knowledge, and mindset to unlock our true potential. It’s a way of thinking that helps us navigate life’s challenges […]
Breaking the Silence: The Struggle of Professional Migrant Women in Seeking Help
When my husband and I arrived in Australia as skilled migrants, I was fairly confident that the transition to our new life would not be too difficult. After all, we were fluent in English, so it should not be too hard to do the research and find the resources we needed to settle our […]
Protecting My Mental Health During the Job Search: 7 Things That Have Helped Me
Let’s face it… In today’s technological and digital-driven world, job hunting can be nothing less than daunting. Especially when you’re a migrant woman on a quest for a professional job in a foreign country. Even worse! A foreign professional market. Trust me, I know. It’s not just the usual job search jitters we […]
Salary Aspirations. How to Answer this Question During a Job Interview
The question about salary aspirations was always a tricky one for me to answer during a job interview. And if you are anything like me, you might also feel unsure of how much you should ask for, and sometimes you can be afraid of appearing too greedy or too modest. It is important to remember […]
Preparing for Job Interviews: A Guide for Migrant Women
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re a migrant woman who’s trying to get a foot in the door of the professional world. You might already have the education and experience you need, but you’re not sure about the nuances of the job application process that can make or break your chances of landing […]
Connecting Threads of Culture: Navigating Australia’s Aboriginal Heritage as a Migrant
Professional Migration Women would like to acknowledge that we stand in unceded lands. We pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the lands on which we are fortunate to live, love, work and thrive. #AlwaysHasBeenAlwaysWillBe We acknowledge Diversity, advocate for Inclusion and fosters a sense of Belonging. Something I noticed after living in […]
From Labels to Empowerment: Redefining Narratives and Creating Opportunities for Migrants
Expat or migrant? Can you spot the difference? Have you ever noticed how certain words used to describe similar things or situations can convey different connotations, sometimes even with a negative spin? Let’s take the words ‘Expat’ and ‘Migrant,’ for example. ‘Expat’ is commonly used to refer to people who move from one country temporarily, […]
Turning Differences into Superpowers: Embracing Our Accents and Celebrating Cultural Diversity
My Accent, my superpower? One of the main fears for migrants is the way they are perceived because of their accents. While a foreign accent can often be a source of fascination and curiosity, it can also lead to misunderstandings and unfair judgments. Many migrants have experienced ridicule and been unfairly judged as less […]
How to write an impactful story in 500 words or less
Tips for our book writers (Submissions end 15th of July 2022) Hello PMW, We are very excited about sharing the stories of professional migrant women and women of colour in Australia. We know that many stories are waiting to be told, and voices needing to be heard, because every story matters. And we want to […]
