Overcoming Ageism (HBR Women at Work Series)
by Harvard Business Review, Amy Gallo, Dorie Clark, Heidi K. Gardner, Lynda Gratton
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Convey Your Experience When Meeting Someone New
by Dorie Clark
We all hope our résumé and experiences will speak for themselves. But many of us are underestimated by the people we come into contact with, especially when those first impressions are based on our gender or age. With coworkers or others we see regularly, we can overcome negative perceptions through hard work and behavioral change. But how do you make a strong first impression on someone you’re just meeting—and avoid falling into their unthinking mental frameworks?
I’ve certainly been there. A few years ago, I met a retired professor from a top business school. At the time, I had already taught at one business school and hoped to teach at more. I thought he might be able to offer ...
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