Career Change Advice from One of America’s Most Successful Women

Liz Elting is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who has appeared on Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women in America list every year since its inception. Originally, at the beginning of her career, Elting intended to work in finance. But in 1992, with an …

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Does Your Organization Promote Gender Equality at Work?

Many of us enter the social-impact sector with the goal of creating a fairer world that offers equal opportunities for all. But when it comes to gender equality, you may feel that your own workplace isn’t walking the walk.

If …

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9 Tips for Young Women Entering the Workforce

College graduations are coming up, and a whole new breed of young women will be entering the real world. More opportunities exist for women in today's workplace, but securing that first real job can take a lot of work and …

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Winter Break Career Checkpoint: 12 Quick Tips to Heat Up Your Internship & Job Search

Whether or not you’ve secured an internship or job for next summer, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your winter break if you want to focus on career development. Isenberg’s Office of Career Success wants to …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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When employers say they want to hire diverse students, what do they mean?

Diversity in higher education encompasses a broad range of identities and backgrounds, including:

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color): This term recognizes and emphasizes the unique experiences of black and indigenous communities in the context of broader racial and …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Thriving as a Female Founder in a Male-Dominated Industry

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Proven Success Strategies for Women at Work

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Women are underrepresented in the C-suite. And women who aspire to leadership roles face unique challenges in today’s companies. They…

Gender in Negotiation

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Inclusive Female Leadership

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Getting to Yes: Advice for Female Founders on How to Get Funded

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Countless sources have documented the difficulties women face in reaching the top tiers of today’s businesses. Women leaders face different…

Challenging Gender Pay Inequity in the Workplace

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Looking for strategies to combat pay inequities in the workplace? Ensuring equal pay across genders is more than attainable, but…

Success Strategies for Women in the Workplace

Taught by Kirsty Hulse
Women face unique challenges on their journey to the upper echelons of management. In this course, instructor Kirsty Hulse (herself…

Becoming an Ally to All

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
All organizations face barriers to diversity and inclusion, such as implicit bias and stereotyping. One key solution to these challenges…

Uncovering Your Authentic Self at Work

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Despite decades of diversity and inclusion efforts, people sometimes feel forced to choose between being included and being themselves. Join…

Executive Presence: Tips for Women

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View Selena’s LinkedIn Newsletter Most aspiring leaders know they need executive presence: the ability to project authority, confidence, and authenticity.…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

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Those who experience imposter syndrome often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite…

Fighting Gender Bias at Work

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Gender bias is holding women back in the workplace. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it harder for women to…

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