Turning Volunteer Experience into Work Experience

Portrait of kitchen staff in homeless shelter. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Many young people finish college successfully only to find that their resume doesn’t have everything they need to land a job in their field. Although the job market is …

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Career Change Ideas | How to Ease into Social-Impact Work

Illustration by Marian Blair

Working in social impact can be an exciting and rewarding career opportunity. If you’re considering joining the sector and are wondering where your career aspirations may fit in, consider exploring your options by taking on a …

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4 Tips for Building Lasting Career Relationships Through Informational Interviews

4 Tips for Building Lasting Career Relationships Through Informational Interviews
By: David Solloway

Published: Nov 08, 2020

https://firsthand.co/blogs/networking/4-tips-for-building-relationships-through-informational-interviews

By Jessica Pugliese (she/her)
Jessica Pugliese (she/her) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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How to Thrive at Work After a Major Medical Diagnosis

How to Thrive at Work After a Major Medical Diagnosis
By: Stephan Maldonado
Published: Oct 07, 2019

https://firsthand.co/blogs/workplace-issues/how-to-thrive-at-work-after-a-major-medical-diagnosis

By Jessica Pugliese (she/her)
Jessica Pugliese (she/her) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Perks and Benefits 101: Explanations and Questions to Ask Before You Take the Job

Once you’ve found a job and company that you’re really excited about, salary might top your list of priorities. But while salary is important, it’s only part of the overall offer. To get the full scope of what you’ll really …

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25 Black-Owned and Black-Led Businesses We Love on The Muse

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https://www.themuse.com/advice/black-owned-led-businesses

By Vincia Phillip (She,Her)
Vincia Phillip (She,Her) Assistant Director of Career Education
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How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace (Especially as a Woman or Minority)

Find out ways to get your ideas across and your accomplishments recognized despite biases and inequities.

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https://www.themuse.com/advice/voice-heard-at-work-women-minorities

By Vincia Phillip (She,Her)
Vincia Phillip (She,Her) Assistant Director of Career Education
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5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

Find out ways to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion at work.

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https://www.themuse.com/advice/early-career-entry-level-advocate-diversity-equity-inclusion

By Vincia Phillip (She,Her)
Vincia Phillip (She,Her) Assistant Director of Career Education
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Blacks in Tech: How Black Technologists Connect and Thrive

Learn how Capital One is creating a space where Black technologists can learn and thrive.

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https://www.capitalonecareers.com/blacks-in-tech-how-black-technologists-connect-and-thrive-101-divi-cul-work

 

 

By Vincia Phillip (She,Her)
Vincia Phillip (She,Her) Assistant Director of Career Education
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50+ Black-Owned and Led Companies for Students to Follow

Discover dozens of Black-owned and Black-led companies that hire students and young alumni.

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https://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/black-owned-companies/

By Vincia Phillip (She,Her)
Vincia Phillip (She,Her) Assistant Director of Career Education
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