Advice

Careers advice: How Nationwide's Alison Robb made it to the top

8 Feb 2012

Alison Robb, group director at Nationwide Building Society, says women looking to make it to board-level should show that they can grasp the brief and be decisive.

Careers advice: How eBay's Clare Gilmartin made it to the top

8 Feb 2012

Clare Gilmartin is vice president of eBay Marketplaces, EU. She tells Louisa Peacock what it takes to be a successful 'career woman' and says learning from other women is essential.

Careers advice: How TV veteran Lorraine Heggessey made it to the top

8 Feb 2012

Lorraine Heggessey, former controller of BBC One, says women should plunge into the deep end and have the courage to stand their own.