When you're just starting out, you’re going to get a lot of career advice (from a lot of different people). That’s definitely a good thing, there’s no end of the things you can learn from those who have already made it. However, just because someone is your senior, doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re going to give you stellar guidance.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard them before. The excuses justifying wage gap. “Women choose to go into fields that don’t pay well.” “Women choose family over their careers more often than men.” “Women choose not to ask for what they want.” We just choose to make less apparently. Of course all of these excuses are incredibly flawed and inaccurate, but that doesn’t take the sting out.
Read MoreMentorship has evolved to include both traditional and modern relationships. Mentors and mentees can be, co-workers, friends, role models or icons. Someone you see weekly, monthly, bi-monthly or yearly. Someone you consult via instant messenger or someone you follow to spark ideas in 140 characters or less on your twitter newsfeed.
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