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The #1 Secret to Making a Successful Career Transition (and Avoiding Outright Rejection)

Making Peace With a Career Transition

If you read The Scarlet Letter in high school, you know the name Nathaniel Hawthorne. But, did you know that a career transition made Hawthorne’s historic novel possible?

Today, many of us use the …

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ESSEC & Mannheim EMBA: Empowering Women Leaders

Equality in the workplace and the growth of women in leadership positions has been an important mission for companies over the last several years, and the ESSEC & Mannheim EMBA program is working to actively increase the role women play …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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22 Lessons From Stacey Abrams on Fear, Ambition, and Getting It Done

You know her from her historic work and string of trailblazing firsts in politics. Stacey Abrams became the first woman to lead either party in the Georgia state legislature, the first Black leader in the state’s House of Representatives, and …

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What to Bring to a Job Interview in 2022

Whether in-person or over Zoom, the interview is a big step toward a job. And while you know you need to bring your A-game, do you know what to bring to a job interview? Having the right items with you …

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MBA Virtual Career Fair: International Student Job Search Fireside Chat

On Friday, February 11, Firsthand held its first annual MBA Virtual Career Fair. The fair was geared toward first- and second-year MBA students looking to prepare for and find internships and full-time positions.

The fair allowed students to connect with top …

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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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