As a trusted Talent Acquisition resource and coach, currently working in the media industry, I am often asked by female professionals what they can do to get ahead in male-dominated fields.

I strongly believe that when you understand who you are as a person, you can then better identify who you should be and/or can be as a professional.

I am often asked the following question: How do I shift careers, mid-career? My question back to the person is always: What have you done to demonstrate your desire to switch career paths? This question often results in a blank, I haven’t thought about that before, stare.

If you are interested in a position, and have someone apply on your behalf, this tells a recruiter so many unwanted things about your character.