Whether you’re returning to the office, starting a new job, or looking to make a career change, now’s the time to own your worth. In this installment of Meetup Live’s Success Series, you’ll learn how to advocate for yourself in the workplace and earn what you deserve.
Watch Claire Wasserman, founder and author of Ladies Get Paid, for a discussion on how to build your career, break down some of the most common work barriers, and negotiate your salary. You’ll also learn best practices for getting recognized and being rewarded at work.
Main Takeaways/Resources on Career Growth:
- I started Ladies Get Paid because I was very angry and frustrated because I was reading about these horrible statistics around women and work and money. We’ve got the wage gap, leadership gap, investing gap, funding gap. And the more I read, the question was, how can I, as an individual, possibly combat something that is that systemic and that overwhelming.
- If you are not getting the opportunities you want, then you must create those opportunities. Every job that I got pretty much was because of a side project that I had, which showed initiative, that I was self motivated and it also gave me the ability to sort of stretch my wings.
- Now is an amazing time to make a move, a company or a role that you want. I talked to some of the biggest employers in the US. They are hiring like crazy, you’re also seeing people leave. So, go for it. Go for it, whatever it is that you want, you just you literally have nothing to lose.
- Check out Claire Wasserman’s book here
- Instagram @clairegetspaid
Top Q&A Questions:
- I have a phone screening for a job. How should I prepare for it?
- “Did you do research on the person? Remember this is about you making a really good connection with them.
So you start there.
It’s about bringing a lot of energy. If you can try to do this by Video. That’s the best. Do jumping jacks, anything, to get you hyped up because they can only hear your voice, so your enthusiasm is huge.
Then you want to prepare for the commonly asked questions. And the great thing about not doing this in person is, you can write down all of your answers.”
- “Did you do research on the person? Remember this is about you making a really good connection with them.
So you start there.
- How do you negotiate midway through your contract when you find out that you are not well compensated compared to peers.
- “I know that’s so frustrating and feels really demoralizing.
I think you need to get more information. Do market research, go beyond your company.
There’s a pay range, it’s called a pay band. Given the other colleagues, figure out where on the page and do you fall.
Then have a conversation with HR, and it’s not about making them defensive and it’s not even necessarily saying, “I found out that this person makes more.”
I want to have a better understanding of how compensation is calculated at your workplace.”
- “I know that’s so frustrating and feels really demoralizing.
- What would you recommend for a woman over 55, years old, and getting back into the workforce?
- “We talked about transferable skills. So hopefully you can think about hat. Really dig into the work that you did when you were not at work, there’s so much, the multitasking, the focus, the resourcefulness: put it to the story that you tell.
If you feel like there’s some ageism, everybody should remove the year that they graduated from their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. ”
- “We talked about transferable skills. So hopefully you can think about hat. Really dig into the work that you did when you were not at work, there’s so much, the multitasking, the focus, the resourcefulness: put it to the story that you tell.
- Claire answered more questions on Instagram Live after the event, you can watch that recording here.
Last modified on August 24, 2021
