A Day in the Life: Investment Banking Analyst

We’ve asked insiders at leading investment banks to offer us insight into a day in the life of their position. Here’s a look at a day of an I-banking analyst at UBS Investment Bank.

8:00 AM: This is a good …

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A Day in the Life: Public Relations Assistant

7:00 AM: I “officially” start my work day at 9, but I always grab my phone as soon as I get up—to check e-mail, voice messages, Twitter, Facebook, etc., and our intranet, to make sure I'm on top of whatever's …

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A Day in the Life: IT Project Manager

8:00 – 8:30 PM: I like to get in early so that I have a jump on things. I like to have the miscellany out of the way by the time everyone else gets there. I start doing the basic email/voicemail …

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4 Tips for Building Lasting Career Relationships Through Informational Interviews

Informational interviews are treasure troves of information. What you collect from these types of networking meetings—in which you build relationships with people at the organizations you want to join—can provide you with insights that can help you improve your resume, cover …

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6 Best Digital Marketing Jobs (Including Skill Requirements and Salary Ranges)

Since the onset of the global pandemic, remote work has been surging. Meanwhile, digital marketing has also been surging, as many industries continue to embrace e-commerce and digitization. As a result, now is a great time to take advantage of …

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4 Salary Negotiation Tips (Including Sample Scripts)

Negotiating your salary can be one of the most stressful parts of the job search process—but it doesn't have to be. If you're well prepared to negotiate, you'll relieve yourself of nearly all your negotiation stress. So, here are four …

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How to Answer “Why Did You Choose Your Major?” in a Job Interview (Plus Example Answers)

If you’re a recent college graduate heading into a job interview, you might have prepared to answer questions about how what you did in college will translate to the world of work along with other common interview questions such as “

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How to Feel More Confident in Interviews

When you land an interview, you often feel instant joy. Unfortunately, this joy can soon be replaced by anxiety—and that can wreak havoc on your confidence. The good news is there are several distinct ways to fight this anxiety, boosting your …

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The Right Way to Include Your Work Experience on a Resume (With Examples)

We all know resumes are important. They’re your first impression. The highlight reel of your qualifications. The tool that you can use to land an interview (and ultimately a job).

Your past experience takes up the bulk of your resume …

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3 Keys to Writing Cover Letters That Stand Out

It's a myth that high quality job openings are few and far between thanks to Covid. The truth is, despite the economic uncertainty created by the pandemic, there are many great openings out there. And to get them—or, at least, …

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