It might be your first interview, or maybe you’ve lost count of how many you’ve had by now. Feeling nervous in a job interview happens to professionals at all levels, especially when that job opportunity means so much to you. Perhaps your …
Kristi Smith, President of the Maryland Region at Howard Hughes, credits a network of supportive women for playing a large part in her career progression. Before joining Howard Hughes in 2023, she was the Executive Vice President of Development at …
Do you ever find yourself hesitating to speak up at work? Maybe you’ve thought, “I’ll just let my boss notice my hard work,” or “I don’t want to seem pushy.”
Many women feel this way, and it’s not surprising—self-advocacy can …
Schira Madan serves as the Deputy Chief of Talent Management in the Workforce Support Activities Directorate for the National Security Agency (NSA), orchestrating human capital strategies, plans, and policies that support the NSA’s global cryptologic workforce. She leverages the “whole-person …
When one hears the word “failure,” the dictionary definition typically comes to mind: “an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: an effort ending in failure. … nonperformance of something due, required, or expected: a subnormal …
Are you a woman committed to finding career success? If so, level up your career and check out the resources and tips for job seekers via DiversityJobs, a site committed to promoting diversity in business. You should also consider taking …
There can be numerous upsides to starting a new job: a fresh culture, new relationships and colleagues, and (hopefully) exciting pay and benefits. There are plenty of things to do on your first day at a new job to set …
Three years ago, the workforce witnessed a historic exodus of women, a phenomenon aptly termed the “she-cession.” Fast forward to today, and women are leading the post-pandemic job market recovery. This shift was a testament to women’s resilience and determination …
According to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report, 39.1% of all U.S. businesses are women-owned. Still, women entrepreneurs face more obstacles than men in getting financing to start or grow their businesses. These challenges are even greater …
Authentic. Genuine. Real. True to YOU!
Thinking about having the space to be yourself feels good, right? But being your authentic self can also feel scary, especially during a job search. You might ask yourself: What if they don’t like …
