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Mentorship

A positive mentorship can be a working woman's ticket to career advancement. We'll tell you how to find and reach out to a mentor, present you with the latest research about the benefits of mentorship, and let you know which companies and industries have the best programs.

Mentorship

How to Approach a Potential Mentor: 5 Email Templates

Today is the day to advance in your career

Mentorship

80 Questions to Ask a Mentor to Grow Your Career & Confidence

Patience you must have, my young Padawan

Diversity

The Top 5 Ways Women Can Support Other Women in the Workforce

When one of us wins, we all win

Networking

How to Ask for an Informational Interview & Get One

When you want to ‘pick their brain’

Mentorship

How to Find a Mentor & How to Ask

Do you have to ask, ‘Will you be my mentor?’

Management

In Defense of Male Managers

Good ones are out there—we need to remember that

Advancement

Your Inner Circle is Your Ticket to the Top

How to build a network that matters, according to research

Equal Opportunities

3 Ways to Overcome a Boys' Club (Even if There Are No Boys)

Yes, it's ladies night, and we're feeling—righteous

Salary

Occupational Sorting: Does Job Choice Affect the Gender Pay Gap?

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Read the article

Mentorship

How to Find a Mentor in the Age of #MeToo

Research shows male managers are questioning whether to mentor women. Here’s how to find the guidance you need if the guys at the top aren’t on your side.

Career Change

It’s Hard to Change Careers—These Companies Are Making it Easier

Thanks to recent pushes for diversity and inclusion, women who want to switch industries can get companies—not their own wallets—to back the change.

Mentorship

8 Ways Women Are Helping Women at Work

How women in the InHerSight community lift each other up

Women to Know

Debra Simon: The Inspirational Woman Behind Carolina Woman Magazine

The magazine that gives professional women in the Triangle their hard-earned recognition

Women to Know

[Interview] HBO's Bernadette Aulestia Shares 5 of Her Secrets to Success

We cover calling out company policies, tackling imposter syndrome, the value of a good boss and more

Women to Know

How KR Liu’s Advocacy Sparked a Movement for Disability Inclusion

Insights on technology, inclusivity, mentorship, and more, from an inspirational accessibility advocate

Work-Life Balance

How to Find Your Flock in a New City

I just moved to NYC — here's how I plan to find a supportive community

Mentorship

Moms Really Do Know Best

A nod to the original mentor, and how she prepares us for leadership

Mentorship

How Diverse is Your Mentorship?

The importance of being intentional when picking mentors

Mentorship

How One Woman & One Business Trip Helped Me Face Imposter Syndrome

You’re rarely given an opportunity you aren’t good enough for

Research

The Hidden Dangers of a Half-Assed Mentorship Program

New InHerSight data show that high-quality mentorship programs for female professionals are in high demand and short supply.