Career Advice

Summer Associate Secrets to Success and Mistakes to Avoid

1. Focus on building relationships whether you are in-person or you are working in a remote environment.

One of the main objectives of any summer associate program is to allow summer associates to get to know the firm. The summer …

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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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7 Ways to Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile [Infographic]

LinkedIn is a valuable networking tool for building new connections and nurturing relationships with established contacts. But having a successful presence on the site requires more than a bare-bones profile. Standing out from the networking crowd is all about engagement—regularly updating …

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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 to Make an ATS-Compatible Resume

The search for a job can seem like a full-time position itself. With research, networking, and endless job applications, the process can be extensive and sometimes overwhelming. Even after all of the hard work, you still receive little to no …

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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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Looking Ahead | The Social-Impact Sector in 2050

What does the future hold for nonprofits? Though specifics are hard to predict, social-impact organizations will likely play important roles in the coming decades; Rockefeller Center president Judith Rodin believes nonprofits will be seen as “an essential component of a …

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How to Identify the Great-Fit Management Consulting Firm for You

The first job after you graduate can set the course for your future, so how do you make sure it’s the right one? Typical groupthink says to look for things like cultural fit, compensation, or brand. While these factors are undoubtedly pertinent to …

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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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Allyship at Work | How to Turn Intentions into Actions

Illustrated by Marian Blair

We’ve all heard the term ally, used most often to describe an alignment between those who have shared beliefs and who seek the same goal. Up until about 30 years ago, the term was almost exclusively used …

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25 Best Investment Banks to Work for in 2021

Today, we’re thrilled to release our 2021 Banking 25, a ranking of the best investment banking firms to work for in North America. The ranking is based on a survey of more than 3,000 banking professionals. Conducted this past fall, …

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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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Career Planning in Tough Times | How to Ask for More

Illustrated by Marian Blair

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected your organization. But that doesn’t mean that you have to put your career goals on hold for 2021. Though the idea of asking for more responsibility or a raise may …

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The Value of Mentorship: Creating Opportunities for People of Color

Illustrated by Marian Blair

Mentoring can play a crucial role in our professional success, and this is especially true for people of color. Due to the disparity in diversity of representation within leadership combined with a lack of access to …

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Should You Take a Startup Job During the Pandemic? 5 Tips to Help You Decide

Taking a job at a startup has always been considered a riskier move than working for a company that’s been around for a while, has a track record of success, and has weathered a storm or two. But if you were …

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