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Leave it to the amazing team at 1871 to bring a wholly new spin to an all-too-familiar career topic: mentoring. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of joining the “Making Mentorship Meaningful” panel at 1871’s online Career360 Summit alongside Kellie Fitzgerald of Google; Corey Flournoy of Groupon; and moderator Bill Watkins of Pinterest. As someoneRead more

As the days begin their march toward winter, with fewer hours of daylight and increasing clouds and gloominess, I’ve felt a jolt of sadness. While there is much to enjoy about this turn of seasons, it’s pretty clear that this year, we need a bigger pick-me-up than usual. As we continue to muddle through theRead more

I’m sure a lot of people are feeling this way as COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, but today, I needed an outlet, and one way to do that was to sit down and write. So below are my thoughts about the current moment, how to view our situation, as well as a bit ofRead more

Decorations are out in full force and haunted houses are aplenty, but those are not the only ghostly activities job seekers are partaking in this Halloween season. Due to a strong labor market and employers struggling to find talent, job “ghosting” is on the rise. In fact, as many as two-thirds (66 percent) of U.S.Read more

On Wednesday, August 27, I was honored to be a part of an OCC Women’s Leadership panel featuring OCC’s Dana Earles, FVP, Treasurer, and Sheila Saegh Henretta, FVP, Deputy General Counsel, along with myself and Julia Bristow Briggs, Principle and Consultant of Smart to the Top. It was the third of a four-part panel seriesRead more

How often have you sent your cover letter and resume to an HR department only to get a curt, “thanks but no thanks”? Or worse, no response at all despite having the right certifications, tech experience, and background? A recent article in The Muse got me thinking about why a candidate, who hits all the right keywords and phrases in their resume, can’t get their foot in the door for an interview.

This March, we celebrate Women’s History Month with momentum from a movement that got its footing just six months ago. In that timeframe, the #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns have shown us the power in sharing our truths, no matter the stakes. Moreover, recent revelations have brought to the forefront that women can look to othersRead more

Do you feel pulled in 100 different directions each day? I do. Even as I sit down to write this post, my email notifications are popping, my calendar is beeping to remind me of an upcoming meeting and I’m working on a strategy document for a client. No matter what your role, experience or responsibilities,Read more

Do you think about mixing up your career path? Even people who truly love the work they do get caught in a period of wanting a change; to mix up the day-to-day, upend their career path or just think about where a different job could take them. As the founder of my own business, whereRead more

Job interviews are nerve-wracking on so many levels. What should I wear? How early should you get there? And of course: What are they going to ask me? Being well prepared for a job interview means doing your homework on the potential questions an interviewer may ask about your background, your skill set and what you have to offer.Read more

ARA Co-Founder and McCann Partners’ CEO Megan McCann presented a five-minute lightning talk to a crowd of 200+ during a recent Women in Tech breakfast hosted by General Assembly. Each of five speakers were asked to answer a specific question. Here’s what Megan had to answer: What is the biggest failure you have faced inRead more

Sometimes you just need a change at work. Do you find yourself scanning job openings and consulting projects at every chance you get? With the numerous well paid and often high-profile contracting opportunities out there for tech professionals, it can be very tempting to leave a full-time role behind and go contract. But, it’s importantRead more

In recent years, many businesses have eased up on their employee referral programs—incentive plans that give bonuses or other benefits to employees who help bring new hires into the organization. Just a few years ago, I can remember HR teams and businesses promoting cash and prize referral bonuses with vigor, encouraging employees to submit theRead more

I have been humbled several times during the process of exploring diversity and inclusion since McCann Partners launched the #4TechDiversity blog series in January. Even the title of the series, which uses only diversity, is a reminder of how much I have learned from the thought and business leaders who shared their ideas here overRead more

Technology can be a creative, artistic field, and I love it when technology professionals use their skills to build one-of-a-kind resumes. When done well, they open doors and bring employers calling. Perhaps you saw or heard of the multidisciplinary designer, Robby Leonardi, who made his resume into a game? So creative in design and content,Read more