Women Who Code CEO Alaina Percival on How to Achieve Gender Parity in Tech

While there are plenty of programs designed to encourage more women to join the tech industry, companies aren’t investing in retaining the women who are already in the workforce, says Alaina Percival, CEO of Women Who Code. Hence why the …

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5 Takeaways for Students Considering a Career in Education

The journalist Sydney Harris once said that “the whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” This sentiment was evident at the Education Career Pathways Panel hosted by the Office of Career Services and the Educational Secondary Department …

By Jadyn Matthews
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7 Ways to Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile [Infographic]

LinkedIn is a valuable networking tool for building new connections and nurturing relationships with established contacts. But having a successful presence on the site requires more than a bare-bones profile. Standing out from the networking crowd is all about engagement—regularly updating …

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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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A Beginner’s Guide to LinkedIn

Even if you don’t use it, you’ve probably heard of LinkedIn. With over 830 million members in more than 200 countries, it’s easily the place for professionals around the world to meet and interact.

LinkedIn can help you reach your …

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5 Takeaways for International Students on the Job Hunt: Job Search in the US, with Dan Beaudry

“Job Search in the US for International Students” with Dan Beaudry focused more on how to hack the hiring system rather than the logistics of it, in particular the informational interview path. Whether you follow the steps discussed here or …

By Ariana Vlad
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Why Women Must Ask (The Right Way): Negotiation Advice from Stanford’s Margaret A. Neale

Few Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA students would argue that Professor Margaret A. Neale is a powerful woman. At over six feet tall, even my male classmates would be intimidated to negotiate with her. And it’s not just because …

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The Many Phases of Networking

This article was originally posted at Inside Higher Ed

The truth is that how you interact with people may change depending on where you are in your career and the type of support you need, writes Anne Meyer-Miner.

By Anne Meyer-Miner
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Transitioning at Work

Produced by the HRC Foundation

This guide is intended to help transgender people to navigate aspects of their transition related to the workplace. If you are an employer who wishes to support your transgender employees, you may also consult HRC’s 

By Amy DiGiovine
Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports.
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How To Tell if an Employer Is LGBTQ+ Friendly

Article by Madeleine Burry, Fact Checked by Hilarey Gould

This article was originally posted in The Balance

Nearly 6% of people in the U.S. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.1 If you’re part of this percentage—or an ally …

By Amy DiGiovine
Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports.
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What It’s Like To Be A Female Engineer At This Global Robotics Company

AeroVironment is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems that hires talented engineers to create innovative solutions. While its talented technology speaks for itself, AeroVironment also prides itself on being an inclusive workplace where women can thrive in this …

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