My latest for University Affairs is a blog post titled, “How a career sponsor can help your job search.” This one was prompted by reading a book by Sylvia Ann Hewlett. Here’s how the post begins:
A couple days ago I picked up a “Business Self-Help” book (so says the back cover) that my dad recommended to me. He suggested (Forget a Mentor) Find a Sponsor because it explains why women and people of colour should seek out sponsors in addition to mentors. Doing so, research shows, will significantly increase their chances of career success.
Check out the rest here. Don’t miss this post: there’s a “hidden PhD” surprise!