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By Claire Wasserman The number one way I’ve expanded my network is by being a connector. When I meet new people and learn about what they do (or want to do!), I start thinking about my network and anyone I can potentially introduce them to. However, never connect people just for the sake of connecting; the […]

By Claire Wasserman This question can make a lot of us panic. It feels kind of abstract and it can be hard to narrow down our life story. However, it’s not really about your life story. What’s really being asked is, are you the right person for this job? A great framework to use is Present,

By Claire Wasserman Before you reach out, clarify your goals, and work backward from what you’re looking for. Ideally, you won’t have to do cold outreach and can get what’s called a “warm” introduction instead.  Go through your connections first – is there anyone that they’re connected to that you’d like to be introduced to? (Don’t

By Claire Wasserman My best piece of advice is to take a beat. Breathe. There is no need for you to respond quickly to any of their questions. If you’re really not sure how to answer it, see if you can get more information, such as asking them to clarify. You can also say, “I

By Claire Wasserman Whether you’re getting started in your career, unhappy at your job, or simply at an intersection of your life, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to do next. However, instead of focusing on the future which is full of unknowns, I invite you to first examine your past. There, you will

For most women, the question isn’t “Should I be getting paid more?” rather, it’s “How do I get paid more?” And it’s a valid question! Negotiating your salary, asking for more, and raising your rates has a tendency to be a nerve-wracking process. However, getting paid more doesn’t need to involve having uncomfortable conversations for

“Tienes que ser una lider.” My mom always used to say “You have to be a leader.” She would say this what seemed like every time I ever left the house growing up. To this day, I hear these words in my head over and over again but now I finally understand why my mom

We’ve been on Slack since 2016 and with 50,000 active members and more than 2 million messages exchanged, it’s been thrilling to watch it – and YOU – grow. But now we’re moving on to bigger and better things. After a year of research, we found the perfect platform to replace it which we’ll be