My Supervisor, My Mentor: 7 Lessons Learned from My Intern-Supervisor Relationship
Christine and I have now worked with each other for four years — first at George Mason University and then at AAUW. Our relationship taught me professional lessons that could be helpful for other new professionals and interns out there. Read more »
77 Cents Doesn’t Tell the Whole (Equal Pay) Story
Updated September 22, 2014: The U.S. Census Bureau released the latest wage data last week. A new analysis of the numbers shows that the gender pay gap for Hispanic/Latina […] Read more »
Protecting Women’s Rights at Work Is Harder than We Hoped
Thanks to a 2013 Supreme Court decision, your “boss” is defined only as the person with the power to fire you — which becomes a problem if you are being sexually harassed by another supervisor at work. Read more »
How to Negotiate Your Salary
Negotiating a salary can be intimidating, but it’s critical for future raises and retirement. Here are five tips to get you started. Read more »
How to Network Your Way to Your Dream Job
You know you’re supposed to network. You know you need to network. You’re a networking believer! But the thought of actually networking sends chills down your spine. Read more »
7 Women Shortchanged: Personal Stories of the Gender Pay Gap
The damage done by the thousands of dollars I lost to the gender pay gap sticks with me today, despite leaving that employer long ago. My retirement fund isn’t as […] Read more »
3 Reasons Why You Should Negotiate Your Salary
Research shows I’m not the only woman who’s missed that opportunity to negotiate in my career. Read more »
Webinar: Networking Tips for Those Who Don’t Know Where to Start
The Younger Women’s Task Force (YWTF) is ready to break networking down for you with our latest webinar, “I Hate Networking … But It Landed Me My Dream Job.” Read more »
Recruiters, Don’t Miss the Career Fair of the Year
Find the right woman for the job among the 1,000 outstanding attendees at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) Career Fair. Read more »
Speak Up but Stay Grounded: How My Mentor Taught Me to Survive in the Workplace
I met my mentor Marla on a Girl Scouts board. Since then, Marla has taught me about success, paying it forward, and staying grounded on my pre-law path at Harvard. Read more »
