When you hear the word “mentoring,” you might picture someone fresh out of university or just starting their first role in tech, eager for guidance. And while early-career mentoring is powerful, there’s a growing trend we see at Femme Palette: more and more mid-level women in tech are actively seeking out mentors — and reaping major benefits. Whether you're a software engineer eyeing your first leadership role, a product manager navigating a complex team dynamic, or a data analyst feeling stuck in the same projects — mentoring at this stage isn’t about learning the ropes. It’s about gaining clarity, confidence, and strategy for your next move.
An endless to-do list and only 24 hours in the day. That doesn’t seem fair. But what if you prioritise your tasks, so you can gradually complete all of them and have more time for yourself? Try organising your day in these seven steps and see if you can tick everything off your list.
There are many ways to connect with others, but one platform stands above the others. With almost 700 million users, LinkedIn is the largest social networking platform today. But how to use it effectively in order to expand your network? Follow these seven tips to utilize your LinkedIn profile and master online networking.
Comparison - the act of recognizing what s/he has and what I don’t. It can include a job title, work experience, salary, ... We are designed to compare ourselves to others but that can be associated with negative connotations. Instead of jealousy, try celebrating other people’s successes, whilst also sharing your own. Only when you summarize what you’ve achieved, can you start treating yourself with respect and admiration. Comparison is healthy, but don’t let it control you.
Feeling like a fraud, undermining your experience and expertise, devaluing your self-worth. These are some examples of the ‘imposter syndrome’ which in large proportion affects women, creatives, and students. Recognizing it is the first step toward successfully overcoming it. Take our quiz to find out whether you are affected and how to fight it.
Finding a job, writing a CV and cover letter, asking the right questions at an interview and negotiating your salary. These are some of the skills that are now more useful than ever. Maybe you are considering a career switch, are seeking a new job or want to change industries. Whatever the motivation, watch our Job Search Guide to get you ready for the next career move. Here are the main highlights from the series.
Have you ever wondered how the inspiring woman you know or follow got to the position she's in now? And what skills she had to possess to land this position? In the new blog post series "Stories of professional women", I am reaching out to professionals in the exact area and getting insight on how their career journey looked like.
Self-care, a buzzword we all heard about. But if it is so common, why do we still need to talk about it? Well, because we don’t do it enough. Self-care can improve productivity and boost creativity levels. That’s why we asked Marketa Horakova, the founder of Terapie v Lese who specialises in self-development and wellbeing in the Czech Republic, to tell us how to implement self-care in our everyday life. You can watch a workshop on mental health with Marketa here.
Working from home has become the new norm. And although remote work has various benefits, from increased productivity to higher efficiency, it also creates many challenges. The main ones being feeling lonely and isolated. If you are missing office life, read our tips on how to connect with your colleagues, and incorporate socializing into your home office schedule.
