Meet Saad Ahmad, Recent Economics Alum

Saad Ahmad graduated from the University of Miami in May 2021 with a major in Economics and a minor in Finance. While pursuing his Bachelor’s, he served as a Congressional Intern for Congressman Cedric Richmond.

During his time at the …

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Meet Abigail A. Adeleke, former Student Government President

Abigail A. Adeleke graduated from the University of Miami in May 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Psychology and a minor in Spanish. During her last year at the U, she served as Student Government President. Before graduating, …

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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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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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Starting a New Job While Non-Binary | Set Yourself Up for Success

You’ve made it through the interview process, accepted your job offer, and now you’re off to begin your new job. When you start in your new position and meet your new co-workers, you want to make the best first impression …

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7 Questions You Should Definitely Ask When Interviewing for a Remote Job

If you’re interviewing for a remote job, digging into the culture of the company where you’re hoping to work should be a top priority. And understanding the remote work culture specifically is even more crucial. Why? As experts point out, …

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Everything You Need to Know About Listing Hard Skills on Your Resume (Plus Examples!)

The goal of your resume is simple: to show potential employers that you’re the right person for a job. And to be the right person, you’ve got to have the right hard skills.

Hard skills are the specific knowledge or …

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8 Interview Questions About Diversity and Inclusion Every Job Seeker Should Be Able to Answer

For both employers and job seekers, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more important than ever. As the former head of people at two quickly growing startups and the cofounder of a nationally recognized workplace inclusion strategy firm, I’ve seen …

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3 Easy Resume Tips And Tricks From An Entry-Level Recruiting Expert

“Whenever I get a stack of resumes, I throw half of them in the trash. I sure don’t want unlucky people on my team,” said no hiring manager ever…but sometimes it can feel that way when you’re hunting for jobs.

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How to Diversify Your Professional Network (Because Your Connections Shouldn’t All Be Just Like You)

Be honest: Do all of your professional contacts look and sound the same? Did your boss and all your work friends go to the same kind of school as you? Did everyone in your network take similar paths to get …

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A Go-To Guide To Growing Your Career This Summer Without An Internship

For students, summer is a time of relaxation and reflection. It’s also a great opportunity to build on their education with experiences they may not have had time for during the school year. For many, this experience is provided by …

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