Interested in working in the tech industry, but not sure what to make of the news (Twitter Takeover, Meta Layoffs, Google Hiring Freeze)? While the tech economy looks like it is going through an economic slowdown, there are still many …
Yearly Archives: 2022
Everyone's heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?
In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …
Navigating life post-graduation can be filled with ups and downs. For first-generation students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ job seekers, it’s important to know what resources are available to help you succeed as you go through adulthood. The following five strategies can …
While recruiters work to help companies fill their open roles, they can also help you — the job seeker — connect with roles you might be interested in and a good fit for. According to Jobscan, 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to …
*This post is adapted from “Recruiter Shares How She Finds And Evaluates Job Candidates On LinkedIn” by Robin Ryan, originally posted on Forbes.com on 11/1/2022.
Wonder how you might get discovered on LinkedIn? Curious about when a recruiter finds your …
Ever since Maggie Lena Walker established and presided over the first bank to service black organizations, African Americans have been shaping the history of finance. 100 years later, people of color are still making contributions that leave everlasting impacts on …
Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …
If you’ve worked in social impact for a while, you’re probably familiar with the terminology used by nonprofit professionals to describe the ins and outs of operating in a mission-driven environment. But if you’re new to the sector, or making …
What does empowerment look like? That depends.
The best workplaces for women are ones that empower—but what exactly does that look like?
As a woman, support from employers can come in various forms, and in the era of the #MeToo …
How many times have you heard the saying, “It’s not what you know but who you know?” Hundreds, right?
Whether or not that’s your go-to philosophy, tapping your network can help you land a job. (It’s a fact.)
But building …
