Professional Advice

3 Big Myths (and Truths) about Workplace Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees workers with disabilities the right to reasonable accommodations at work, so they can have an equal chance to do their jobs.

But lots of people might be suspicious or feel frustrated when they …

By Noelle Menard
Noelle Menard Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Not Everyone Can Quiet Quit

Quiet quitting has been defined as doing juuust the right amount of work and setting boundaries between your job and everything else. Employees embracing the trend are no longer willing to burn out in an attempt to exceed expectations or …

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7 Tips For First-Generation College Students Navigating the Job Search

If you’re a first generation college student, you bring valuable skills, experiences, and most importantly, your personal story to any workplace! Learn how to highlight your experience as a first generation college student in the job search.

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By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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The most LGBTQ+ friendly industries, and what that means for job seeking

Thankfully, there are many industries that have been found in recent years to be inclusive and welcoming towards members of the LGBTQ+ communities. As the world becomes more accepting, so does the workforce. That doesn’t mean there isn’t discrimination, though—and …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Meet Kendra Blacksher, an Audit Senior Manager at RSM and Mother of Four

Today, the best workplaces understand that committing to helping employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is an important part of building a vibrant team culture. And to no one is this commitment more welcome than to parents balancing careers with …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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LinkedIn for Veterans

Did you know that LinkedIn has a centralized page dedicated to resources and information just for the military community? Click here to access the resources and see what benefits LinkedIn has exclusively for veterans, military spouses, and employers seeking to …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Who’s Hiring? 10 Organizations Devoted to International Development

Photo Credit: Salah Malkawi, EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid

Are you looking for opportunities to address global challenges, partner with international communities, or be part of humanitarian aid responses? If so, then applying for a role with an organization …

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How to Balance Postgraduate Studies and Full-Time Work

Balancing full-time work with any other level of responsibility is difficult enough on its own. Completing full-time work with postgraduate studies is a whole different ball game. A postgraduate degree or diploma is an advanced level of study that builds …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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10 Podcasts Every MBA Student Needs to Listen To

These days, it seems like you're either a podcast person, or you're not a podcast person. If you are (or you're trying to be), you know that the sheer number of options is kind of mind-boggling. Everybody has a podcast, …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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A Day (or a Year, or a Career) of Service

Illustration by Marian Blair

Since 1986, the third Monday of the year has been the day on which we commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And in 1994, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was …

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