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Starting a New Job? 3 Things on Your First Day to Start Right (Inc)

Come in prepared with a set of questions you need answered to get you bootstrapped: ask things like how the success of our team is being measured, what our quarterly and annual goals are, any major challenges you will have to deal with right away.

How to Be Assertive — Even When You're Constantly Talked Over (Quartz)

Unfortunately, women face barriers to projecting assertiveness at work. If a woman speaks up, she risks being called ”bitchy” or mean. However, if she stays quiet, then she may be overlooked for opportunities or cast as the office pushover.

Is It Easy to Go Back to Work After a Career Break? (The Pool)

If you’re lacking in confidence, write down everything you accomplished before you took time out. Ignore any voices of guilt in your head and don’t beat yourself up too much. Dig deep to find your confidence again and talk to someone who has done it before you.