Gloria Ratliff

Associate Director, Career Education and Advising

Gloria Ratliff serves the Jones Graduate School of Business on the advising team. With an extensive background in human resources and counseling, she empowers students to become their very best. In her previous roles, she was a recruiter, trainer, and mentor. She graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. 

For Gloria, success means helping all students find their dream job upon graduation. She is also Society for Human Resource Management, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessment certified. She always practices an open door policy and encourages students to reach out.

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Six Strategies For Digitally Transforming Finance In An Evolving Business Environment

One of the key business lessons that has come out of the Covid-19 pandemic is the critical need to digitize operations, with financial processes near the top of the list. Simple things like being able to pay suppliers and get …

By Mikko Hytönen
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When Personal Ethics and Work Assignments Conflict

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I hung up the phone from our weekly conference call and immediately thought, “I’m gonna lose my job over this.”  After several years of sticking with a company that I loved through staffing shortages, technological changes, and various …

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No, Analytical Skills Aren’t Just for Analysts—Here’s How to Show Yours Off in a Job Search

You know that your skills are important when you’re looking for a job. You know you need some combination of hard skills and soft skills, and likely some technical skills as well. But when you hear the phrase “analytical skills,” …

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Digital Transformation with the Top 20 Tech Consultants

We take a look at the world’s 20 largest technology consulting companies and examine the services they offer companies during digital transformation

Digital transformation is an inescapable imperative for modern businesses. But embarking on a programme of digital transformation without …

By William Smith
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12 Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer in a Financial Analyst Interview (Plus Examples!)

Are you applying for a position as a financial analyst? Interviewing for a job can be stressful, but being prepared for the experience can go a long way toward making you feel confident and on top of your game. That …

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47 Questions the Top Tech Consulting Firms Ask

Being prepared for an interview in the consulting industry means more than just brushing up on your pat answers to a couple of behavioral questions, and arriving armed with multiple copies of your resume. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered: each …

By Firsthand
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5 Ways to Identify a Company’s Social Responsibility

Identifying a company's social responsibility can be a difficult endeavor. Of course, you want to work for a sustainable and profitable company that contributes positively to society and the surrounding environment. But, this can be difficult to find. To that end, …

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How to Start a Successful Business: 17 Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories

One thing we can all agree on is that female entrepreneurs don’t get enough press — even the successful ones.

So let’s take a step toward changing that.

Here’s a guest post from Mary Fernandez, a visibility strategist who helps entrepreneurs …

By Jeff Haden
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6 Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid

There is some truth to the old adage, “a mistake is just an opportunity for growth and learning.” A minor error can usually be seen as a lesson on what not to do, so don’t be afraid to mess up now and …

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5 Fortune 500 CEOs Who Served in the Military

When it comes to transitioning from military service to civilian life, many veterans wonder how the experiences and skills they've developed will translate to a new career. We've explored this topic in-depth, with our series of articles distilled from our …

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