So, you’ve met the right people, made the right connections, applied for the job, and now have an interview. What do you wear? What should you do beforehand? Do you get nervous just thinking about interviewing? I’m here to (hopefully) help. Before the Interview Interviewing is as much about the employer as it is about you. Befo[...]
It is okay to feel however you feel. With everything going on in the world for George Floyd and the countless other black men, women, and non-binary people, it's important you take the time to feel and process. If you're employer has not been and is not understanding, use a sick day. If you're at a more compassionate company, take any[...]
Part of being a professional is meeting new people. They can be across your company, within the same industry, across industries, the possibilities are endless. Meeting new people in any arena is the first step to networking (an overall area in which I admittedly struggle), and can be the start of successful or rocky relationships. This[...]
Check out this Podcast Alert! Today's find is Brown Ambition. Read more to see why I think it's a great listen.
It can be intimidating being the only black person in a meeting, conference, team, or company. This is especially true when there are little to no other people of color. The unfortunate truth of these situations is that we've worked harder than our white counterparts and lacked half of the resources and possible connections to get that se[...]
I've recently changed jobs. After thinking it was time for a change, I decided to put my money where my mouth was and put out a couple of applications. I got callbacks for most and rejections for others, but I was happy I even made the effort to apply. Here are my key takeaways from the job-hopping process. 1. Update Your Resume Every Few[...]
Transitioning from college life to full-time work is tough. Here's my experience with this transition in the hopes that you feel less alone.
This past Monday, September 26, 2016, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Presidential Debate at Hofstra University. Let me take you through the journey of my experience and thoughts on the evening.