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  Career Advancement

  Why Are We Asking What’s Causing the Women’s Retention Problem?

  Most explanations for why women leave organizations are familiar. They point to culture, flexibility, confidence, burnout, or belonging. All of them answer the same question: why are women leaving? That is likely the wrong question. Culture misfit, lack of flexibility, and burnout are lagging indicators. They describe what people experience after disengagement is already underway. […]

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  Early Career

  Is Your Ladder Breaking Before Careers Even Begin?

  When organizations talk about women’s advancement, the spotlight often lands on the C‑suite. Yet for more than six years, we’ve had a name for where the gap truly starts: the Broken Rung. First introduced by McKinsey and LeanIn.org in 2019, this concept describes how women are promoted from entry-level into manager roles at much lower […]

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  Early Career

  A Better Career Goal: Be Sponsor-Ready

  Before you read: Take our 2-minute self-assessment to see how sponsor-ready you are right now. Then come back to this article to understand what your results mean and how to build momentum from here. There comes a point in most careers when you realize you don’t want to stay exactly where you are. You’re ready for […]

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  Mid-Level

  Resilience, IRL

  Resilience. It’s one of those words that’s been making the rounds in business circles for years, right alongside “transformation” and “innovation.” It looked good in annual reports and fit neatly into MBA brochures. But ask ten people what resilience actually means in business, and you’ll get ten different answers, most of them vague. Here’s the […]

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  Articles

  Virtual Career Fair Survival Guide Part 2: Camera Ready + Career Ready

  Virtual career fairs aren’t going anywhere. They’re efficient and accessible, and when you approach them strategically, they can be a great way to land that next opportunity. Whether you’re actively job hunting, considering a pivot, or simply curious, how you show up can make the difference between blending in and standing out. Here’s how to […]

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  Job Search

  Virtual Career Fair Survival Guide Part 1: Four Questions to Ask Before You Log In

  A Virtual Career Fair can feel like uncharted territory. Lots of companies. Plenty of recruiters. And the pressure to stand out… even if you’re in sweatpants behind your laptop. But survival isn’t about wandering from booth to booth. It’s about moving with purpose. Think of this article as your trail map. Four essential questions to […]

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