Leadership Lessons from 15 Women Founders & CEOs

At the time of writing, women are the CEOs of 41 companies of the Fortune 500; for anyone not looking to do math today, that’s about 8%. And that distressingly low number is actually higher than its ever been. The …

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Navigating Professional Development When Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

Deciding to leave active duty and transition to civilian life is often a stressful and difficult decision. Upon transition, military members might have questions about what their next moves should be. Should they go back to school? Venture a new …

By Justin C. Pearson - Firsthand
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Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in The Workplace

If you’ve been looking for a job, you might have noticed that more and more organizations are providing information about their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives on their websites. Similarly, your employer might be starting to engage in their …

By Rob Porter - Firsthand
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Job search advice for students and grads with disabilities

 

By day, Dan Cross is the Talent Acquisition Strategy Manager at Capital One. But a role he always embraces night and day is disability advocate. We posed a few questions to him and he gave some insightful tips for …

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How to Tell If a Company Truly Values Diversity and Inclusion (or Is Just All Talk)

Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn’t say they’re diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …

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5 Tips for Paying Off Your Student Debt

Last summer, I came to a sobering realization. After logging into my student loan account, I discovered that the amount I still owed was about the same as it was eight years ago. Eight years ago, I graduated from college. …

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5 Resources to Help College Students Gain Financial Independence

Moving away to college is a huge step in a young person’s life. Not only do they leave the watchful eyes of their parents and high school teachers, but they also step into the adult world of personal finances. For …

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4 Personal Finance Concepts All Students Should Know

Given the widespread adoption of Covid vaccinations, college students are increasingly heading back to college campuses and attending classes in person again. Naturally, the desire to overindulge in collegiate events and festivities could lead to splurging beyond your means. So, …

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Tips for Dressing Right at Your Next Job Interview

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You’ve prepared for your job interview mentally and academically, but have you done your fashion research? Don’t let your choice of wardrobe for your interview negatively influence …

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How to Dress for Video Interview Success

We got used to video interviews during the pandemic. They’ve become the norm, and it’s a good bet they’re here to stay. If you have a video interview coming up, you need to do some serious video prep—and that begins with what you should and shouldn’t wear. So how do …

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