Prep, Push, Pivot

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Octavia Goredema. Prep, Push, Pivot

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PREP, PUSH, PIVOT. Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women

Introduction: My Commitment to Your Career

CHAPTER 1 Know Your Worth

Cement Your Career Values

Get Your Goals Ready

How to Set Goals

How to Stay on Track

Aggregating Your Accomplishments

Dealing with Career Envy

Working Through Challenges

The Devastating Effects of Discrimination

Bad Bosses and Coworkers

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Coping with Burnout

Q&A

References

CHAPTER 2 How to Bounce Back When You Lose Your Job

Jennifer's Story

“You're Fired.”

“This Just Didn't Work Out.”

“You're Being Furloughed.”

“You're Being Laid Off.”

“Am I Dealing with a Wrongful Termination?”

Understanding the Terms of Your Departure

Jennifer's Story

“I've Been Furloughed. What Do I Do Now?”

“I've Lost My Job. What Happens Now?”

Decide What You Want

Create a Small Support Squad

Stay on Top of Next Steps

Ask for What You Need

Revamp Your Résumé

Jennifer's Story

Conquer Your Interview Nerves

Rebounding from Rejection

Q&A

References

CHAPTER 3 Landing the Salary You Deserve

Tackling Self-Doubt

Recruiters Can Be Anxious Too

Preparing for the Money Talk

Research Salary Brackets

Decide on Your Sweet Spot

Land on Your Target Salary Range

Determine Your Walk Away Point

How Zahra Bounced Back from a Big Mistake

Select Your Pay Me More Proof Points

Get Ready to Be Asked About Salary Expectations

Negotiate Your Job Offer

Make the Ask

Closing the Deal

How Elizabeth Asked for More

Q&A

References

CHAPTER 4 How to Position Yourself for a Promotion

Step 1: Understand What Your Target Role Requires

Step 2: Create Your Career Growth Plan

Exercise 1

Step 3: Be Visible

Exercise 2

Lori's Story

Step 4: Understand the Decision-Making Process

Exercise 3

Step 5: Align with Advocates

Exercise 4

Nicole's Story

Step 6: Research Salary Brackets

Step 7: Create Your Promotion Proof Points

Accomplishment

Result

Benefit

Dani's Story

Step 8: Be Prepared for Pushback

Step 9: Practice the Promotion Conversation

Step 10: Ask for It

Q&A

Reference

CHAPTER 5 How to Navigate a Career Break

Preparing for a Career Break

Review Policies and Legislation to Understand Your Options

Finalize Your Financial Plan

Lia's Story

Restarting Your Career After a Break

Create Your “Must Have” and “Must Not” List

Explaining the Gap

Create a Compelling Career Statement

Final statement:

Naomi's Story

Leverage Your Network

Use Social Media in a Smart Way

Identify Recruiters You Can Target

Jessica's Story

Create a Job Search Schedule

Negotiating Your Salary After a Career Break

Q&A

References

CHAPTER 6 Achieving Your Goals While Caring for Your Family

Iris's Story

Step 1: Set New Career Commitments

Your Career Commitments

Step 2: Set Yourself Up for Success

Be Prepared to Ask for What You Need

Manage Your Expectations

Step 3: Create Your Personal Care Plan

Honor What Fuels You

Foster Relationships to Support You

Kendra's Story

Think Through Crisis Contingency Support

Step 4: Assess, Acknowledge, and Adjust

Q&A

References

CHAPTER 7 How to Pull Off a Career Change

Creative Thinking

Filter Your Ideas

Aligning What You Have and What You Need

Creative Planning

Ana's Story

Confidence

Create a Scary List

Talk Positively About Your New Career

Be Prepared for Lows and Fear of Letting Go

Connections

Start Career-Focused Conversations

Build New Networks

Follow the Crowd

Christine's Story

Commitment

Keep Checking Your Road Map

Hold Yourself Accountable

Dealing with Rejection

Create Proof Points

Q&A

References

CHAPTER 8 Be Pivotal by Paying It Forward

1. Do Good Things

2. Use Your Voice

3. Ignite Growth

Q&A

References

CHAPTER 9 Dream Bigger Career Toolkit

Recommended Resources. American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Catalyst

Center for American Progress

Glassdoor

Harvard Business Review

Indeed

Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR)

Ladies Get Paid

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)

National Partnership for Women & Families

National Committee on Pay Equity

PayScale

Salary.com

Step Up

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Index

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OCTAVIA GOREDEMA

Here's the irony. According to the United States Census Bureau, women of color are one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the United States. It has been projected that women of color will actually be the majority of all women here in the United States by 2060. But being a rapidly rising demographic isn't enough. We want opportunities. We want equal pay. We want promotions. We want to advance. What it takes to carve out a career is often debilitating and exhausting.

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If you aren't in the habit of tracking your accomplishments regularly, I'd like you to adopt a new habit, starting today. I'm serious about this, because I believe documenting your accomplishments is the single most important thing anyone can do for their career. So, with that in mind, do whatever it takes: start a document on your desktop, create a list on your phone, start journaling, build a brag book. Call it whatever you want and do whatever you need to do to remind yourself that you know your stuff.

When something great happens—big or small—write it down in a dedicated space that is just for your accomplishments. That way, it's easy to revisit when you need to. At the end of each week, look at it. At the end of each month, reflect on everything and pick the number one win that stands out. If you do that every month, you'll have a least 12 amazing things to reflect on one year from now.

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