How to Overcome the Fear of Entrepreneurship with Jhenai Chandler – The First-Gen Lounge Ep. 183

Did you know that most entrepreneurs are scared? They are scared of failing. They are scared of losing customers. They are scared that their friends were right — this was a ridiculous idea. And as intriguing as this may sound, some …

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How to Engage in Mentorship Opportunities | The Story of Bradley & Robert

Throughout my career, I have been fortunate enough to gain the experience of managing hundreds of people, many of whom I hired as early-career professionals. One of the most rewarding aspects of management is sharing my expertise through mentorship: helping …

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Fostering LGBTQIA+ belonging in the workplace

The technology industry is undergoing a significant shift toward LGBTQIA+ equality to create belonging in the workplace, yet there’s still work to be done.

For Tonya Allen, a senior staff program manager at tech company ServiceNow, raising a transgender son …

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Enrich Scholars Program

“We believe that talent is distributed evenly, but opportunity is not.”

Enrich Scholars is a free online platform and professional community/resource that provides college students, recent graduates, and young professionals of color with resources like…

Our application only takes 5 …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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How to Get the Experience You *Need* to Get the Tech Job You *Want*

So you want to break into tech? But every tech job description says you need experience before you can apply.

Total Catch-22, right?

Well, here’s the way to break this stalemate: Get tech experience without needing to get a tech …

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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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2023 Mercer Consulting Seattle Diversity Summit — no experience needed!

The 2023 Mercer Seattle Diversity Summit is a one-day, in-person event that will give students from underrepresented groups the opportunity to learn more about Mercer‘s work, potential career opportunities, and to network with team members at the firm.  

This …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Career Coach
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How Volunteering Can Help You Advance Your Career

As someone interested in social impact, you’re probably excited about any and all opportunities to work with an organization that serves a cause or community you care about. Well, whether you’d like to learn more about a nonprofit, dip your …

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Learn How Northwestern Mutual is Championing Diversity in the Finance Industry

When you’re deciding where to start your career, you may want to work for a company that doesn’t just believe in diversity and inclusion (D&I) but supports it as well.

Northwestern Mutual believes in having a diverse workforce that benefits …

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An Inside Look at Law Firm Recruiting

Q&A with Nicole Levin Mesard, Partner—Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Nicole Levin Mesard is Debevoise & Plimpton’s Deputy Presiding Partner, Chair of the firm’s Hiring Committee, a member of the firm’s Management Committee,  and a member of the firm’s Real Estate …

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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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