Massachusetts has just made it illegal to ask a job applicant’s former salary in a job interview. That action is a win for women who statistically are paid less for… read more →
In November, I presented a keynote address on Leadership to the Women In Business Club at the University of Oklahoma, Price College of Business. The annual conference also offered panel… read more →
My webinar for the Association of Talent Development, titled Prepare Now to Lead Later is on ATD’s website and you can access it with this LINK
The Financial Times featured Learn, Work, Lead: Things Your Mentor Won’t Tell You in its yearly round-up of books titled “Reader’s Favorite Books of 2014.” Read the full article HERE… read more →
Many smart young women today know to find mentors, network and self-advocate, but don’t always take the next step. Do they assume their mentor is always right? Could… read more →
It’s time to come clean. I was, or am, (not really sure… once one, always one?) an investment banker. I was in hiding for a while, especially during the early days… read more →
Many students don’t realize how much leverage they have when they receive one job offer. I recently spoke with Haley, a senior in college, who sought a summer marketing job… read more →
College students often find that pursuing a major gives them the freedom they never had in high school. The only downside for students pursuing their academic passion is the possibility… read more →
I would like to say I had a plan my senior year in college, but it was more of a lemming approach; my friends were interviewing with investment banks so… read more →
Even though it’s not unusual for a prospective hirer to ask “What is your current salary?” the question always sounds invasive. Maybe that’s why job candidates don’t spend much time… read more →
Last week I presented to a group of executive women and relayed a story about compensation. As a senior banker, I met with my manager to discuss year-end bonuses for… read more →
Considering the pressure put on students to obtain the perfect job after college, it’s surprising that the majority of them leave their work within the first two years. Today’s Generation… read more →
After months of job search agony, you might have an urge to immediately accept any offer you receive. But before you give a final answer, take time to learn a… read more →
Hi Readers. Sorry I have been a bit out of touch recently. I’ve been busy writing a career book that will be released on October 7th (Peterson’s Publishing/Hachette Distribution).… read more →
April 10, 2013 ……………………A few nights ago I had a great conversation over Skype with the Isenberg Women in Business Society at UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management. They raised… read more →