


Ask A Mentor: Do I Spill or Be Still?
Got your own career conundrum you’d like advice on? Then sign up for the WCA peer mentoring program. It’s free to members! It’s all about peers who care helping their fellow WCA members. Do I Spill or Be Still? Compiled and edited by Julie Tereshchuk Dear...
Ask a Mentor: How do I job hunt when I’m socially awkward?
Dear Mentors,
I’m somewhat socially awkward—in fact, I’d go so far as to call myself an introvert. How am I going to be able to look for a new job?
I can’t bear the thought of having to network, or go in front of an interview panel to talk about…

Ask a Mentor: Am I Spooking My Clients?
Dear Mentors,
I’d heard my freelance friends talk about clients ghosting, but I never thought it would happen to me. Now, I’ve had two potential clients go silent in the past three months. Both business owners contacted me first. Both described (in great detail) work that sounded like a great match. Both…

Ask a Mentor: When Do I Tell Someone They’re Under-performing?
Dear Mentors,
How long do I wait to tell someone they are under-performing? My recent promotion means I have some new direct reports. I’m struggling with one young team member. She is very enthusiastic but needs a LOT…
