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Starting Out

"Be fearless and confident. This comes with being extraordinary at what you do." — Jennifer Yen

Anita Sands

Anita Sands ON Starting Out

Chief Operating Officer, UBS Financial Services Inc.

Q: If you had a young sister, anxious about landing her first job, or unsure of what she wanted to do, what would your advice be to her?

A: The first thing I would tell her is that no decision is irreversible – nothing is cast in stone. So if she tries something that turns out not to be a good fit, then she can always try something else and at least she’ll have the benefit of knowing one more thing that she doesn’t want to do. The way ... READ MORE »

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Carol Hannah Whitfield ON Starting Out

Designer, Carol Hannah

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: As an employer, I can say that attitude can make up for lack of experience at times. I think sometimes young people make the mistake of trying to explain how their entry level resume actually has the desired experience for the job hidden in it somewhere. There’s not a thing wrong with being young and looking for your first job, ... READ MORE »

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Emily Miethner ON Starting Out

Founder & President, NY Creative Interns

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: My advice would be to start reaching out to companies and people who you think are doing great things. It's important to work for an organization you believe in and with people you want to learn from. Connecting with the right people is a key step to launching a great career. READ MORE »

Charlotte Beyer

Charlotte Beyer ON Starting Out

Founder, Institute for Private Investors

Q: What are your top 3 tips for a woman entering the “real world” workforce?

A: 1. Prepare to be shocked by the staid and ossified culture you are entering. 2. Adapt with the full awareness that while you might chafe at the restrictions, this adaptation allows you a faster path to success, and then you can change from within. 3. Keep your balance by expressing to yourself exactly what you are willing to compromise (e.g., your style ... READ MORE »

DanielleCarrig

Danielle Carrig ON Starting Out

Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Affairs, A+E Networks

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: Take a job that meets these two criteria: 1) Will you be working with people that will support you and have a stake in your growth; 2) Will you be able to learn new valuable skills READ MORE »

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Alexis Sclamberg ON Starting Out

Writer, Speaker, Media Personality, Alexis Sclamberg

Q: What are your top 3 tips for a woman entering the “real world” workforce?

A: Be “Unrealistic”: Don’t compromise down your dream job before you give it a chance just because it doesn’t seem practical. So many people try to rationalize their career decisions—but if you act only out of rationality, logic and practically, you’ll never be fulfilled. You get this one life, do what you want with it. Create Opportunities, Don’t Just Look for Existing ... READ MORE »

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