How to Make the Most of that 9 to 5

First comes the degree, then comes the J-O-B. How are you feeling about it? Do you feel like you’ve got the keys to success? Be it that you’re going into the workforce for the first-time, or using that graduate degree …

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Delayed But Determined

College is supposed to be, as they say, the best four years of your life. Students get the chance to create new friendships, memories, and experiences. Some cruise through with minimal effort, while others find it a bit of a …

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4 Ways To Advance Your Career As A Black Woman

Being a Black woman in corporate America often means being the only Black woman in the room. For Black women, this uncomfortable reality comes with its own rules to success that force an unfair standard of excellence.

Over time, progress …

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What’s the H-1B cap-gap extension?

For international students who are hoping to continue working in the US after your OPT or STEM OPT expires, the H-1B visa is a critical piece of your journey. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits international workers …

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How can international students get tech jobs in the US

Technology jobs encompass many rapidly growing fields including software development, AI, web development, and robotics. For international students in the US, the tech field represents an opportunity to build a stable and well-paid career in the US. The field is …

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3 Tips to Unmask in the Workplace as a Neurodivergent

Let’s be honest, deciding to “unmask” or show one’s true authentic self can often be a decision; for neurodivergents, there often comes a time in life when we come to a fork in the road and must ask ourselves:

Can …

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 Making the Most of Winter Break

With Fall exams now in the past, Winter Break brings a wealth of opportunity to focus on your career. Below are a few examples of how to utilize the time away from classes to make progress on your career goals.  

By Loren Brodie
Loren Brodie Recruiting Experience Manager
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How to Figure Out Your Salary Range

In this week’s episode, we’re discussing how to determine your salary requirements. Whether you’re pursuing a career in the public sector, private industry, or aiming for a federal job, understanding how to determine your salary range is crucial.

Here’s what …

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Use The Job, Don’t Let The Job Use You

In this episode, we’ve got a special guest, and guess who? It’s none other than my hubby and co-founder, Darius Strickland! Darius has had quite the journey in athletic administration, breaking barriers as an African American male in White male …

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Breaking into Hollywood as a Black, Trans, Queer founder

Tye-Leigha Hagood (they/them) – or Tye for short – is a Black Trans Queer filmmaker, passionate about the revolutionary act of telling LBGTQ+ stories on a mainstream level.

Tye found their passion for film early in childhood, writing their first screenplay in …

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