Book a Staj with Marilynn.

  • Her Workplace launched in September 2023 by opening their first community space in NYC, launching their digital networking platform, and opening up their subscription membership offerings. 

    Before starting Her Workplace, Marilynn spent over 10 years in commercial real estate brokerage working for top firms JLL and CBRE. She’s represented an array of organizations on their office occupancy strategies including Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and coworking operators such as Convene. The challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry combined with her expertise in commercial real estate led her to build in the community and proptech space. 

    Marilynn has an MBA from both Columbia Business School and London Business School, and a Masters in Real Estate from Georgetown University. 

    Instagram: herworkplace

    Website: www.herworkplace.com

Shadow Marilynn Joyner, the Founder and CEO of Her Workplace, a career network for the next generation of women and non-binary leaders. Learn how she works in a male-dominated industry to provide in-person and virtual spaces for members to build relationships, share stories, and exchange knowledge.

Staj Plans

  • Book a 30-minute 1-on-1 video call, ask questions, and get expert advice

    $100

  • Shadow your dream host In-person for 4 hours.

    Gather in-person experiences, learn the tricks and tips in a new industry and develop your skills with a mentor in the space.

    $300

  • Experience your dream job at the highest level by shadowing hosts in person for a full day

    $500

Ready to Staj?

FAQs

  • Staj literally translates to 'intern' in french. Short for stagiaire, which is common in fine dining when chefs test out a kitchen before they get hired.

    To us, Staj is providing personalized job shadowing experiences allowing you to see the good, bad, and ugly of your "dream job" before taking any risks.

  • Job shadowing is an opportunity for individuals to observe professionals in their desired field to gain insight into a specific career or industry. With Staj, you can browse available job shadowing opportunities, apply to shadow professionals in various fields, and schedule sessions based on your interests and availability. Each job shadowing experience is designed to help you understand the day-to-day responsibilities and get an inside look at your desired industry.

  • Once you apply to shadow your desired host, someone from our team will follow up with you to schedule a 15-minute introductory call with you and the host. During this call, both you and the host will meet virtually, discuss your learning goals, review a sample agenda, and schedule the in-person Staj experience.

    A few days before the Staj experience, you will receive an email with the meeting address and reminders on how to prepare.

    On the day of your Staj, you will meet your host at the previously discussed location, and your host will guide you through the Staj, sharing valuable insights into their industry.

  • The Staj prices vary depending on your desired time and outcome with the host. Check out the prices listed on each host page in the "Staj Plans" section for more information.

  • After you’ve gained invaluable insights and tips for your dream industry, the world is your oyster!

    The Staj experience provides an inside view into your desired field. If you are interested in more time shadowing your dream job, please apply for the Staj Professional experience on your desired hosts page.

    Staj also offers additional programs to continue your mentorship relationship with your host. Continued mentorship is an opportunity after your Staj experience.

    Additionally, Staj serves as a feeder program, helping individuals secure roles at the companies they have shadowed. If you are interested in exploring a permanent position, please indicate your interest through the Apply Now form.