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Learn From Top Organizations How To Leverage Professional Development

Public and private organizations are more heavily invested in offering learning and development initiatives to upskill and reskill their top professionals to meet emerging challenges. 

C-suite priorities such as addressing cybersecurity challenges, responding to investor calls for ESG prioritization, and …

By Ivy Exec
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15 of the Best Consulting Firms for Gender Pay Equality

On March 8th, we celebrate International Women's Day to honor the achievements of women around the globe and continue the fight for gender equality. One issue that serves as a critical focal point for this ongoing discussion is pay equality. …

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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How LGBTQ Authenticity Can Foster Career Success

Advice for LGBTQ professionals at work to have a positive experience and find success.

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By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Interview Q&A | “What Are You Looking for in a New Position?”

This question allows an interviewer to put you—the interviewee—in the driver’s seat for a bit. This is your opportunity to speak to what you need and what you’re looking for, and let your interviewer know (in a professional way) what …

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Are Shorter Resumes Stronger?

A strong resume is essential to land the job you want. Typically, your resume includes your education, work experience, and any relevant skills, certifications, awards, and activities you might have. With so much information to highlight, it can be difficult …

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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What Is Virtual Networking?

Networking plays an essential role in your job search and beyond. It introduces you to people in your field and at other companies, allows you to learn more about your profession, and gives you opportunities to help others.

While professional …

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How to Read a Job Description the Right Way—So You Can Stop Sending Resumes Into the Void (The Muse)

When’s the last time you read a job description? If you’re currently job hunting, your immediate answer might be something like “last night” or “a few minutes ago.” But ask yourself: When’s the last time you really read a job posting, taking …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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6 Ways to Retain Female Employees

Recently, millions of women have either quit their jobs to home school their children or have been forced out of the workforce due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. That means companies are losing some of their most valuable assets—hard working …

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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How to Get an Internship Without Work Experience

An internship can dramatically improve your odds of securing a full-time job. In fact, 70% of employers offer full-time positions to their interns, according to research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers

But how exactly can you score …

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Is Mergers and Acquisitions a Good Career Path?

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a career path that focuses on the financial aspects of dividing, selling, combining, and restructuring companies. A merger happens when two companies come together to form a new company; an acquisition is when one company …

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