Start Smart & Work Smart

Learn more about the existing pay gap in The Simple Truth report updated in 2022


If you are a young woman applying for your first job or a woman reentering the job market, or an employee getting ready to ask for raise, you need to hone your confidence and your salary negotiation skills.ONLINE … ONLINE … ONLINE … ONLINE … ONLINE …

We’d encourage you to attend one of our online Work Smart salary negotiation workshop OR the more basic Start Smart workshop online.  Both provide a great opportunity to build confidence and skills in negotiating a salary. There is no charge for either type of workshop and you’ll definitely see the results.

AAUW Work Smart is designed to help you negotiate for a new job, raise, or promotion. In every two-hour workshop you’ll gain confidence in your negotiation style through facilitated discussion and role-play and learn

  • How to identify and articulate your personal value
  • How to develop an arsenal of persuasive responses and other negotiation strategies, including how to get a raise or promotion
  • How to conduct objective market research to benchmark a target salary and benefits
  • About the wage gap, including its long-term consequences