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Do Liberal Arts Majors Earn More in the Long Run?

It is commonly believed, by parents everywhere, that the quickest road to the poor house (that’s what my parents called it) is for their college-age children to major in Russian history, comparative literature, Kantian philosophy, or some other so-called useless …

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Choosing a Teacher Specialty: What Teacher do You Want to be?

This article discusses what it means to be a teacher, why it’s an important and needed profession, as well as offers teaching job titles for you to be aware of and tips to help determine which teaching specialty is the best for you.

By Ashley Archangelo
Ashley Archangelo
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5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …

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How Nestlé’s Laurie Bolt Brings Her Whole Self to Work

When we sit down with Laurie Bolt to chat about bringing her whole self to work, she tells us, “I’m not just a Director of Business Optimization at Nestlé. I’m a mother. I’m a wife. I’m part of the LGBTQIA+ …

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3 Frameworks for Finding Companies That Let You Show Up As Your Authentic Self

Maddy Reid was in a one-on-one with one of AlertMedia’s customer success team leads when they were asked how they identify at work for the first time.

“It was within my first couple of weeks [at AlertMedia],” recounts Maddy, who …

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Negotiating Your Next (or First!) Salary

Whether you’re a new or experienced negotiator, the topic of salary negotiation is always relevant. For professionals of color especially, salary negotiations provide opportunities to narrow the persistent pay gap and receive equitable compensation for our work. Here’s a bit …

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How to Pivot Your Career and Follow Your Passion

In this episode, Averri shares her amazing story of transitioning from fashion design to political sciences, public affairs, and ultimately entrepreneurship. Get ready to be inspired as she opens up about:

Don’t miss out on this empowering conversation with Averri …

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Meet Pernell Thompson: Head of Fitness Partnerships

Meet, Pernell Thompson, Head of Fitness Partnerships at Zeamo
What industry are you in?

Pernell: Health & Wellness

Where do you work?

Zeamo

What was your journey like to get to where you are in your career?

Coming out of …

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Exploring Allyship’s Various Forms with Raytheon

The word “ally” is simply that — a word — until an individual puts it into action. As such, allyship takes on various forms and meanings based on one’s lived experience.

Just ask Raytheon’s Vivian Ramos, senior manager of operations program …

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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 …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Why LGBT Military Finances are So Unique – Queer Money Ep. 193

According to the National Foundation for Consumer Credit, 77% of military servicemembers are worried about their finances. Roughly one-third say they don’t pay all their bills on time. And 58% of servicemembers carry credit card debt, compared to 34% of the general population. So, how can we help the members of our military (queer or …

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Overcoming Workplace Disability Issues – Queer Money Ep. 189

Are you taking full advantage of ALL your workplace benefits? Most of us don’t think we need disability insurance, assuming it applies only to catastrophic events. But what if you had to miss work for a few weeks to recover from, say, a broken leg? Or having your appendix taken out? Would you be able …

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The Habits of Highly Successful LGBTQ People—with Martin Eiden – Queer Money Ep. 173

What does it take to be successful? One way to figure it out is to talk to successful people (LGBTQ and otherwise), find out what they do—and then do THAT.

Martin Eiden is a top producer in the New York real estate space, selling nearly $1B in property to date. In 2017 alone, he sold …

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