Author: Jennifer Harding

Remember when you could go out and drink from one of those tiny plastic cups and eat hors d’ oeuvres on toothpicks? Oh, how I miss the good old days. Find out how to make the most out of networking in this new, completely virtual world. (Hint, it doesn’t have to suck).

Life feels like a Twilight Zone episode since March, and people are itching to get back to normal life. But what if normal work life, meaning your old office, won’t be there when the pandemic is over? More and more companies are announcing work from home is here to stay. What does this mean for you?

I am really confused about what to do this election? I don’t need advice about which candidate to vote for. Instead, I feel completely discouraged about voting at all. Does it really matter? I’m just one person and I know a bunch of people who aren’t voting, too. Any motivating advice? 

Is the pay gap a real thing? I got into a little debate with a co-worker who was telling me that the pay gap doesn’t exist anymore. I don’t think that’s true, and I’d love to hear your opinion. 

I’d like to start a diversity and inclusion committee at my company. The leadership team asked me to put together some points to prove that this is a worthwhile initiative. Can you share some key points I should include in my presentation? 

I am one of the only women in my department at work. I’m up for a promotion, but there is only one open position and I’m in the running against many men. I’m worried that I’m going to get overlooked for this opportunity. I know I’m not the only woman to experience this and I was wondering what I can do to get out of my head and into the boardroom?

I have an interview that I’m really excited about, but I want to make sure I stand out (in a good way). What can I do to make the most out of this opportunity? What are some common mistakes people make when interviewing? How do I avoid these? 

Is it still worth applying for a job if I don’t have all of the desired skills and experience? Will I even have a shot if I can’t do everything they’re looking for? What’s the best strategy for applying, or should I just pass on the job all together?

I've been told that I'm crazy for even thinking about job searching right now - in the middle of a global pandemic. Are companies even hiring? Where should I be looking for jobs? Any tips you want to share on where to start?