Industry Insights

Forensic Accounting: Definition and Overview

Forensic accounting is a type of accounting that “follows the money” and analyzes financial information to look for evidence of potential financial misconduct. Forensic accountants investigate companies’ and people’s financial records and use accounting and legal skills to interpret and …

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Guide to Working at BCG

BCG, also known as Boston Consulting Group, is a huge global consulting firm that prides itself on helping leaders worldwide confront their biggest challenges. Working in a plethora of industries, BCG aims to help companies unlock their full potential and …

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Here Is Why You Are Getting Rejected From Jobs You Are Qualified For — And How to Fix It

“I applied for a job last Friday that had only just been posted that day,” a Fairygodboss community member wrote on the feed. “My qualifications are a pretty perfect match.

Today, I got a rejection email. I was extra careful …

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Micro-Intern Success: Pursuing New Career Goals

Micro-Intern Success: Pursuing New Career Goals
Interested in micro-internships for UMKC students? Check out the UMKC Parker Dewey website.

On the last day of his junior year, Psychology major Olabanji Sonuga came …

By Danielle Rueger-Miroewski
Danielle Rueger-Miroewski
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Celebrating Top-Ranked Firms for Diversity: BCG and Schellman

In honor of the final days of Pride Month, we’re highlighting two of our top-ranked employers for diversity and inclusion: leading consulting firm BCG and leading accounting firm Schellman.

These two employers are exemplary in the areas of recruiting, mentoring, supporting, and advancing …

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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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4 Tips to an Executive-Level Resume (and What to Leave Out)

Corporate job searches aren’t what they used to be. The competition for these jobs is fierce. Of course, there will be a lot of unqualified individuals applying for the same position as you. However, there will also be many people …

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LinkedIn’s 2022 Guide to Kickstarting Your Career: The top jobs, industries and cities to launch your professional journey

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Gianna Prudente
Associate News Editor at LinkedIn

Asa Jones’ career journey began with an unexpected turn.

The Kansas City, Mo. native was working on a marketing degree at the University of Houston when she …

By Ashley Nance
Ashley Nance Professional Development Manager
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Networking in 2022

No matter what industry you’re in or how far along in your career you are, networking is a skill that will always be important. Especially when you’re looking for a job.

Over the years, networking techniques have shifted to accommodate …

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50 Best Consulting Firms to Work For in 2022

Today, we're excited to release our annual ranking of the Best Consulting Firms to Work For in North America. Our Consulting Rankings highlight the best firms in dozens of categories and include the overall Top 50, the Most Prestigious Consulting Firms, …

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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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Top 5 Tools for Digital Marketing

When it comes to digital marketing, few things are as important as the tools digital marketers rely on to get their jobs done. These include everything from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to analytics tools like Google Analytics. …

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