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Fighting Back Against Harassment

12/11/2018

If you're being harassed at work, it can be hard to know what to do about it. Instead of waiting until there's a pattern or things "get worse," you should start documenting the situation as soon as you feel uncomfortable. I spoke with Lynne Goldman for a new Dice.com article about the importance of contemporaneous notes and other strategies for dealing with harassment in the workplace. If you have experience fighting back, let me know what worked for you!

wework with me next Wednesday 12/12!

12/5/2018

If you're interested in spending 20 minutes talking about your work, I'm offering free 20 minute consultations next Wednesday, December 12th at WeWork - 1430 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia PA, 19102.

You don't need to be a WeWork member - non-members can sign up for a spot through this link or by emailing Jordan Weaver directly at jordan.weaver@wework.com.

The end of the year is a good time to prepare for new opportunities, and this space is really cool - I'm certainly looking forward to hanging out there (even if it's too cold for the roofdeck.)

Wednesday 12/12 around 12 - it sounds good, right?

Your Shady Past

7/5/2018

I've recently worked with a few clients who have been concerned about what a background check might reveal, so it was especially good timing to talk about criminal history and job searching with reporter and Monster.com contributor Daniel Bortz. What a company will check and how it will affect your chances can vary wildly from one position to another, but your strategy will probably be similar no matter what: Know what they might find and be prepared to address it in a very brief, not-defensive way.

Are You Earning What You're Worth?

6/26/2018

I recently spoke with reporter and Policygenius staff editor Myles Ma about how to tell when you're underpaid and what you should do about it. We discussed how the best time to negotiate is before you accept a new position and went over some tips for how to advocate for your fair value after you're already on the job. If you've had the experience of going from underpaid to being well-compensated, I'd love to hear what worked for you!

The Case for Having a Hobby

5/24/2018

I really liked and keep thinking about this New York Times article, which begins, "Last spring, I forgot the word for hobby." As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about how we evaluate our relationship with the work we do (and as an American), it can be easy for me to slip into a mindset where leisure exists to balance out work as opposed to thinking of work existing to support leisure. I appreciate the reminder to value enjoyment as a stand-alone experience with no expectation of any kind of results.

Introducing Online Scheduling!

3/29/2018

Upon the advice of two other small business owners who I think are excellent at what they do (Licensed Esthetician Jennifer Kligman of Rittenhouse Skincare and Holistic Health Coach Katie Gill of KG Wellness), I recently started doing online scheduling and it is really great. (Thanks, Jen & Katie!)

You can sign up for the free initial phone consult, a single session, or a discounted package in a couple of quick, easy steps. You will receive a confirmation email with an option to add the appointment to your calendar as well as a reminder before the session. And if you need to cancel or reschedule, you can easily make changes on your end.

Visit the Scheduling page to sign up anytime!

Vote for Me!!! (Shameless Self Promotion)

2/17/2018

I'm honored to be in the running for the Philly Happening List's choice for Best Career Services 2018. Please vote for me - Rita Friedman, Certified Career Coach! Voting closes by the end of February so get those clicks in! (Please.)

Women And Money Town Hall

1/25/2018

Come out and join me at the first-ever Ladies Get Paid Philadelphia Town Hall on February 6 at The Maas Building! I'll be one of the speakers on a panel that also includes financial experts and small business owners, and there will be an open discussion. Ladies Get Paid is a national career development organization and community that helps women to advocate for themselves at work. I'm looking forward to a lively and constructive conversation with motivated women at all stages of their careers across a wide range of industries. You can buy tickets for the event through Eventbrite ($15 ticket + $2.89 fee) - a bonus: attendees are welcome to bring their kids.

Happy Scientists

1/9/2018

I met postdoctoral researcher Margherita Perillo last month at the ASCB-EMBO Conference where we talked about career decisions that lead to happiness. In addition to the work she does in the lab, Margherita writes a blog for the Committee for Postdocs and Students (COMPASS) and she asked me some questions for her latest article "Three Steps For Scientists In The Pursuit Of Happiness," where she also looked at what the happiest scientist she knows does to stay that way. Regardless of whether you go to work in a lab or an office or a warehouse, she shares some great tips on how to find your right balance and continually push yourself to create the most fulfilling life for yourself.

Happy New Year - Now Get Some Money!!!

1/2/2018

Happy New Year! As so many people start the year ready to dive into a job search - and as many cities (Philly included) develop wage equity legislation - this is a great time to check out some expert advice (mine included) in the article How to Negotiate Salary Without Disclosing Past Earnings.