Professional Development

Set goals and get the most out of your internship!

If you have been offered an internship, you might be wondering how to make the most of your experience. Being intentional when setting goals will set you up for success. Here are some steps for setting effective goals in order …

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How to Get a Job: Your Ultimate Guide

Finding a job can be nerve-wracking, exciting, frustrating, exhausting, and even anxiety-inducing. Unfortunately, we’re not here to tell you it’s an easy feat to land a job you love. However, there are ways to make the job search easier (and …

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Have you completed a Virtual Work Experience? Learn how to include it on your resume!

Forage is a provider of virtual work experience programs that allow you to participate in work simulations within Strategy Consulting at BCG, Marketing at Lululemon, Audit and Assurance at KPMG,  Data Analytics at Quantium, Technology at Deloitte, and Asset Management …

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Is your Digital Footprint Leading Prospects in the Right Direction?

Ever since you first accessed the internet, a digital record of data has been linking you to your online interactions. This “documentation” is known as a digital footprint. It is your job to sort out which traceables help or harm …

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Practice Gratitude in Your Personal and Professional Life

Life can be stressful; between managing your day-to-day, juggling work projects, and making time for yourself, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed with what’s on your plate. 

If you feel like stress is starting to take over, then it may be …

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What Is a Certified Management Accountant?

A certified management accountant (CMA) is a finance professional who is experienced in financial decision-making and has a strong understanding of accounting principles. Having the certification or designation of “CMA” shows that the accountant is skilled in managing corporate finances …

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What Are Problem-Solving Skills? Definition and Examples

Why do employers hire employees? To help them solve problems. Whether you’re a financial analyst deciding where to invest your firm’s money, or a marketer trying to figure out which channel to direct your efforts, companies hire people to help …

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Is Getting a Minor in College Worth It?

As you make your way through college, one very important question you might ask yourself is if a minor is worth undertaking. While not everyone graduates with a minor, it’s a great way to add some versatility to your resume …

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What Are Verbal Communication Skills?

If you’ve explained a difficult concept to a teammate or taught a friend about a project you’re working on, chances are you used verbal communication skills. These are the soft skills you use when talking to someone else. A person …

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What Are Analytical Skills? Definition and Examples

Analytical skills help you assess information, problem-solve, and implement solutions at work. They’re one of the top soft skills employers are looking for; in the last year alone, 2.7 million job descriptions listed analytical skills as a requirement.

So, what …

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