First-generation college students are learners from households where neither parent (or guardian) has obtained a Bachelor’s degree. In other words, they are the first ones in their immediate family to attend college.
These
students forge their own paths ahead in …
After slogging away as an analyst and associate, working 93-hour workweeks, making under a measly $247,000 per year, you finally make it to VP. And that’s when the big bucks start rolling in. As a vice prez, you spend a …
Your contract with a new employer defines your position, earning potential, and career trajectory within an organization. It attaches expectations to the role and establishes your position within the corporate hierarchy. From the job title to the compensation package and …
What is resilience? Psychologically, resilience is your ability to adapt effectively to stress, difficulties, and life’s inevitable challenges. Renita Kalhorn, an Executive Coach, offered advice for developing this kind of toughness in response to workplace challenges in her recent webinar, …
You probably have at least a vague idea of what you're supposed to wear to a job interview—but then, if all goes well, you get the job offer. And at some point, you're told that the office dress code …
Job searching is a grind. And the longer you’re at it, the worse it seems to get. It can be so discouraging to put yourself out there and get rejected over and over again or be met with radio silence.
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Originally published by The Muse: https://www.themuse.com/advice/is-consulting-right-for-you
Thinking about management consulting? This week, we’re bringing you a consulting mini-series to help you decide if the field is right for you, ace your case, and tackle the quant interview.
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If, after getting a job offer you decide to turn it down, it’s important that you do it in a way that comes across as professional and appreciative. If you’re considering declining an offer via email, …
Applying for a job when you have no, or limited, experience is daunting. Here we look at a crucial part of your application—the cover letter. It's an excellent tool for showing your suitability for the role and the organization, even …
LinkedIn is a necessary evil. You need a profile, and it should be pristine. You probably already know this. I myself have often touted the importance of LinkedIn on this blog.
Which is why I'm ashamed to admit that my …
