How to Network at Family Gatherings

Family Thanksgiving is something that I dread every year. It's not because I don't like my family—they're a little wild, but I do love them and really enjoy catching up with them. However, I'm a bit of an introvert—large groups …

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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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JPMorgan Chase Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) Fellowship Program

Launch your career at JPMorgan Chase with the Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) Fellowship Program.

The ABP Fellowship Program is a six-week paid, full-time fellowship held during the summer months in select JPMorgan Chase & Co. locations for undergraduate sophomores, in …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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Second Day Impact Fellowship – Paid Internships at Nonprofits or Social Enterprise

The housing crisis. Systemic racism. The climate crisis. The challenges facing our society are not only becoming more complex, but more urgent. And it won’t be solved in just a few years. It’s going to take the entire careers of …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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3 Tips for Dealing with Work Emails on Vacation

Gone are the days when going on vacation means you’re unreachable. Now, with email, smartphones, Slack, and other tools that allow you to be in touch from anywhere and at anytime, it’s hard to completely unplug when you take time …

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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 Write an Out-of-Office Message During the COVID-19 Pandemic—Plus Examples!

Everything’s a little off-kilter as we continue to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s hard to step away from work when the “office” is the dining room table you can see from your couch. It feels a little strange to …

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Tips for a Job Application Refresh

Stuck at home due to the pandemic (or for any other reason)? Especially if you’re between jobs, this could be the perfect opportunity to hit reset and take a fresh approach to your job applications. If you’re looking to say …

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7 Questions You Should Definitely Ask When Interviewing for a Remote Job

If you’re interviewing for a remote job, digging into the culture of the company where you’re hoping to work should be a top priority. And understanding the remote work culture specifically is even more crucial. Why? As experts point out, …

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Finance Interviews

Most interviews for finance positions will incorporate the common interview questions, but some will throw in some finance specific questions as well. While you need to prepare for behavioral questions, you will also want to practice finance specific questions to …

By Amanda Ware
Amanda Ware Career Development Specialist
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Technical Case Study Interview

Many companies are now adding a case study component to their interview process so they can get an idea of how you think and work. These are commonly found in consulting interviews, but other industries can have case interviews as …

By Amanda Ware
Amanda Ware Career Development Specialist
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Careers in Retail Banking

If you are interested in banking, but also wanting to help people just like yourself, a career in retail banking might be a good fit for you. Retail banks are commonly known for offering checking and savings accounts, but they …

By Amanda Ware
Amanda Ware Career Development Specialist
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