Guest contributed by Tricia Benn Over the past century, women have made enormous strides — gaining access to the vote, educational opportunities, military service, executive roles, and other aspects of modern life. In spite of these advancements, there is plenty of work to be done in order to achieve parity. Studies have shown that women […]
Always build your skills for the next job, suggests Krista Goryl, regional manager at Wells Fargo Advisors. In fact, she added that one of the best options is to look at a job description for your ideal job to identify the traits that are needed and then then begin to both develop and showcase them […]
Aamena Khan’s background is not reflective of a traditional career consultant. She began her professional life in industry, starting in Washington D.C and 15 years ago in 2004, she followed her career to the Middle East with her son, a student at New York University. Today, Khan is a Financial Services Consulting Partner focusing on […]
Guest Contributed by Andrea S. Kramer and Alton B. Harris Approximately 85 percent of senior corporate executives and corporate board members are white men, a percentage that has remained basically unchanged for many years. An important key to effectively combatting the gender bias that typically accompanies such a high concentration of male power is the […]
When you start your career in your 20s, you think you have to do everything by yourself, says Barclays’ Adina Brownstein. However, before long, she notes, working collaboratively evolves your thinking, and you realize that having someone help you with your work is a benefit, rather than a risk. This co-creation also helps you build […]
Guest Contributed by Elizabeth Harr In a recent article, I talked about the steps required for creating your personal brand strategy. In this article, I’ll cover how to design the supporting tools and infrastructure you’ll need to really bring your brand to life in a differentiated fashion. Tool #1: Media Kit. I see this quite […]
Guest Contributed by Michael Volkmann Only 10 years ago did the idea of remote work seem like an outlandish proposition. Recently, however, the tide is beginning to shift. With remote work becoming more feasible, and employees becoming more receptive, remote work is due for a boon. For some, remote work is still a strange idea […]
After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a PhD, Thalia Chryssikou, now a partner in Goldman Sachs’ Securities Division, had initially expected to pursue a career in academia. However, she wanted to explore other opportunities, and joined Goldman Sachs in 1998 following an internship in the firm’s Risk Department. “While I love teaching […]
Always be networking, suggests Marianne Bachynski. “Men are so good at this, and often we as women are so busy trying to deal with the work at hand that we don’t make the time to engage. But you must always treat your career as a project. Ask yourself if you are in a promotable position, […]
Guest contributed by Elizabeth Harr Personal brands are a hot topic in executive circles for good reason. Just like a firm’s brand, a well-developed personal brand allows professionals a meaningful way to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Built correctly, a personal brand is neither self-indulgent nor self-promotional – but instead is a platform for […]