Strategies for a Successful Return: Navigating the Job Market After a Career Pause

Navigating career breaks is a common journey, whether it’s a pause for personal well-being, escaping a toxic work environment, or responding to economic challenges.

Reasons vary – from tending to mental health to caring for loved ones. This narrative is …

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Best job boards for female students who are searching for internships

Embarking on a professional journey often begins with the critical step of securing the right internship. For women entering the workforce, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and cultivate essential industry connections. The key to unlocking these …

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Ten Diversity in the Workplace Facts Leaders Should Know

Diversity and inclusion are top of mind for many managers and C-suite executives in the workplace. But it’s no secret that these workplaces still have much work to do to make employees feel represented, heard, and supported.

In fact, according …

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8 tips for female college and university students searching for early career job opportunities

To provide guidance to female college/university students on their early career journey, we asked eight professionals, including a Career Counselor and a VP of Growth, for their best advice. From marketing your skills and achievements to embracing self-confidence and advocacy, …

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Vault-Firsthand Celebrates Top Employers for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Today, while many professional services firms claim to focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, not that many can back up their words with concrete actions. Indeed, it takes more than merely including a DEI statement on a website to prove that fostering individuality, …

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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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How Can You Tell if An Employer Values Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace?

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace can feel like a buzz phrase, but in practice, it’s a way to make all employees feel supported and empowered to succeed at work. Some companies do the bare minimum and post pledges on …

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3 things diverse graduates should look for in an employer

Senior year is approaching, and it’s time to search for a job.

With millions of employers to choose from, how do you narrow the search and find the best company for diverse graduates in the workforce?

In this post, we’ll …

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Do you have a mentor?

Being able to navigate a complex and constantly changing business landscape is an essential part of your career journey and progression. While critical, this skill may not necessarily be taught in a traditional classroom.  We know that having a mentor …

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How to feel more comfortable introducing yourself

When you think of introducing yourself, what feelings arise? You may begin to feel nervous, anxious, or apprehensive at the thought of talking about yourself. You are not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 73% of the …

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2021 in Review for Women at Work | Takeaways from McKinsey & LeanIn.org’s Annual Report

In the second year of the global pandemic, we experienced and witnessed unprecedented workplace challenges, labor shortages, increased stress and grief, and the growing demand for racial equity. These issues all appear to have disproportionately affected people with marginalized identities. …

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