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Building a Professional Network in a New Company: Best Practices

You’re new to a company, and you hardly know any of your colleagues.

At your previous organization, you got to know everyone in your department, as well as connected with folks in other sectors, but you feel adrift in your …

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Forage forward with New Skills this Summer

Looking to gain new skills this Summer from leading industry professionals? If so one great 100% free option is Forage’s Virtual Work Experience program which gives you industry related career skills from companies like BCG, GE Aerospace, JPMorgan, Lululemon, PwC, …

By Amanda Wysinger
Amanda Wysinger Career Development Specialist
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Commercial Banking vs. Investment Banking

The difference between commercial banking vs. investment banking is that investment banks typically raise money by selling securities (like stocks and bonds). On the other hand, commercial banks use consumer deposits to fund loans and mortgages, and the interest on …

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2023 ExxonMobil Foundation Community Summer Jobs Program

The 2023 ExxonMobil Foundation Community Summer Jobs Program is still accepting applications. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled undergraduates who will return to college full-time as a sophomore, junior or senior in the fall following the program.

https://csjphouston.org/apply

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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How Do You Know If a Job Is Right for You?

You see a job posting for a position that seems interesting.

You have many of the skills the company wants. The job responsibilities listed are interesting to you, and the pay and flexibility parameters tick your boxes. 

But still, you …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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