Thankfully, there are many industries that have been found in recent years to be inclusive and welcoming towards members of the LGBTQ+ communities. As the world becomes more accepting, so does the workforce. That doesn’t mean there isn’t discrimination, though—and …
Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn't say they're diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …
Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.
You …
Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.
Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …
There’s little doubt that Gen Y is entrepreneurial, especially the males. A lot of would be entrepreneurs of all ages figure that they just need a good idea and they’ll be successful. As someone who founded and runs CollegeRecruiter.com, I …
By Pho Vu ’23 from The Amherst Student
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Julie Babayan ’03 — the head of policy development for Adobe’s policy, government, and ethical innovation team in Washington, D.C. — shared her vision on worldwide technology policy. The event, …
Portrait of a college student in adult education class. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Many individuals believe that they should stop studying when they have found a career field that they enjoy and have secured a good job. However, an undergraduate …
You’ve been applying for jobs for what feels like forever, but you’re not getting anywhere: no interviews, let alone job offers.
A common reason you’re missing out on the interview round? Issues with your resume.
The average recruiter spends only …
This is the last of three posts on veteran careers, based on an interview I conducted with branding expert Lida Citroën that I conducted earlier this year. In the two previous posts, I focused on Citroën’s comments on some of …
Ah, money. We all think about it plenty, but it can be so uncomfortable to bring up in conversation—especially when the topic is that you deserve more of it! When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, …