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How Understanding Blockchain Could Help You Land Your Next Job—Even If You Aren’t A Developer

Behind the words blockchain and cryptocurrency, there exists a growing industry and companies focused on creating the next version of the Internet. As blockchain technology has become more prevalent in the financial and gaming industries, developers and non-developers benefit from …

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This Northwestern Mutual Advisor Wants to Close the Gap for People of Color in the Financial Industry

Originally from Togo, Africa, Bilal Afolabi came to Connecticut with his family when he was eight. Afolabi credits his entrepreneurial spirit to his father, a small-business owner who started his own trucking company at a young age.

“Growing up, my …

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Vault’s Top-Ranked Banking Firms for Women Celebrate Women’s History Month

In the past decade, the investment banking industry has come a long way when it comes to supporting women professionals. Now, many investment banks are strongly focused on gender equality, and have implemented an extensive suite of benefits, mentoring opportunities, …

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Why Fintech Is Growing So Fast and How to Break Into This White-Hot Industry

The financial world is poised for disruption, and cutting edge technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are just some of the moving pieces on this changing landscape.

Brian Hamilton is the founder and CEO of One, a fintech startup that …

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Initiating Change From Within: How Unilever Is Advancing A Culture Of Inclusion And Belonging

When you’re looking for a company that aligns with your values and career goals, there’s a lot to consider. Now more than ever recent grads are looking for companies where diversity, equity, and inclusion are a part of the company …

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6 Time Management Tips for Business Owners Who Work from Home

Working from home offers you autonomy and flexibility. When you run your own business, you not only have the benefits of being an independent contractor but also the absolute power of being your own boss. However, there are challenges to …

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Alternative Career Options for the Burned Out Physician

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The early morning hour was punctuated with a colleague’s text. We had worked in the same challenging emergency department for nearly 15 years. Every shift was a slog for survival.

He is a kind-hearted soul who seems to weather …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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5 Habits of Highly Successful Founders

Consistent entrepreneurial success rarely happens by accident. The most successful founders have cultivated habits that help them become more effective, work smarter, and make better use of their time. Here are just a few of those habits.

They read

To …

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Things Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Learn Before Quitting Their 9-5

It seems like everyone wants to own their own business or work for themselves these days. Business ownership may sound appealing, with control over your own schedule and job duties, especially since it's become more accessible in the past decade.

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Talents You Can Exploit – How Health Care Professionals Can Capitalize on Soft Skills

The common question is, how do you do what you do?

As the answer to this question is initiated, it’s rapidly followed by —I could never!

Interruption ensues, even before any cogent rendering of any semblance of an answer.

No …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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