The dynamics of an organization’s power structure can contribute to pay inequity, inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment, said speakers at a recent panel discussion on sexual harassment in the media industry. And those dynamics impede employees from speaking out about sexual misconduct they experience on the job. The way to overcome the problem, speakers said, is…
DetailsThe saying, “people don’t leave jobs, they leave managers” is all too often true in the workforce. Having a bad boss or manager may seem like the end of the world- or job- to a hard working employee. They have the potential to hurt your career, whether they fail to provide feedback, give you unfair…
DetailsThe general consensus of career professionals is that successful networking has the potential to make one’s career. In today’s competitive career world, it is all about who you know and how they can help you. Networking can appear in many forms: attending an event, forging connections with co-workers, supervisors, or higher-ups, or even randomly running…
DetailsYou’ve written a thoughtful resume and a standout cover letter that caught the eye of a potential employer, and you’ve made it past the first round in the hiring process. Although this is cause for some celebration, make sure to contain your excitement. The next challenge—the phone interview—will likely determine whether you’ll be a finalist…
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