HIMPower Magazine HimPower May 2017 | Page 20

PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT ASK THE CAREER EXPERT Hope LeNoir Q When Passed Over for Promotion — Here’s How to Rebound We got a new manager about two years ago. by Hope LeNoir My peers and I have noticed the she treats the women in our department like we’re a threat. She supports the men and the one woman who goes along with whatever she says. One of my friends went to HR about it, but nothing was ever done. My girlfriends think I’m crazy for staying, but I have invested 12 ½ years in this company and we have good benefits. The problem is I’ve been trying to transfer to different departments for the past 6 months but haven’t gotten any interviews. Before this new manager came, I had made a couple of lateral moves at the com- pany, but now I can’t seem to get out of this rut. I need help but am not sure where to start or what to ask. Do you have any advice? 20  HimPower May 2017