Chrissy Crawford ON Starting Out
Founder and CEO, ArtStar, Little Collector by ArtStar
Q: What are your top 3 tips for a woman entering the “real world” workforce?
A: Be early, work hard, dress professionally. READ MORE »
Starting Out
"There’s not a thing wrong with being young and looking for your first job, but own it and show your potential employer why they should hire you anyway based on your attitude and motivation and willingness to learn." — Carol Hannah Whitfield
Bobbi Brown ON Starting Out
Founder & CCO, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Q: What are your top 3 tips for a woman entering the “real world” workforce?
A: Work on your craft, network, and always be nice. Hard work and niceness come back. READ MORE »
Whitney Johnson ON Starting Out
Co-founder, Rose Park Advisors
Q: What are your top 3 tips for a woman entering the “real world” workforce?
A: Unlearn much of what you learned to get along in school. For example, learn to influence, even challenge authority. Keep listening, but start talking – Learning to listen is a vital skill, but learning to talk is equally important. Girls tend to listen too much, and talk too little in the workplace. Prepare, but learn to improvise – you can’t possibly know ... READ MORE »
Caroline Ghosn ON Starting Out
Co-founder & CEO, Levo League
Q: What are your top 3 tips for a woman entering the “real world” workforce?
A: 1. Negotiate your starting salary. Even in our first year out of college, women make 88 cents to a man's dollar - the pay gap starts immediately. 2. Do your research before walking into an interview. And make sure your resume is up to par. We have resources for that at Levo League, and can point you to others if you ... READ MORE »
Melissa Meyers ON Starting Out
President, Melissa Meyers
Q: If you had a young sister or a daughter who was a senior in college, anxious about landing her first job or unsure of what she wanted to do, what would your advice be to her?
A: I would advise her to get an internship at a company that is in her general field of interest. Try to be a floater at the company to gain exposure to different departments. I would also tell her to follow her passion and always go the extra mile when given a task ... it will not go unnoticed. Another great ... READ MORE »
Jacquelyn Zehner ON Starting Out
CEO, Women Moving Millions
Q: If you had a young sister or a daughter who was a senior in college, anxious about landing her first job or unsure of what she wanted to do, what would your advice be to her?
A: I have a daughter but she is only 13, so I have a while before I have to give her advice on this topic. That said, my advice is to believe in yourself. I see too many young women, women period, talk down their abilities or potential. We must stop doing that! If you are confident, work hard, and are ... READ MORE »