Latinx Students & Alumni

The resources on this page are available to all students and support career development and success. You are welcome to explore and utilize these tools regardless of your background or career goals.

How I Advocated For Myself As a Woman of Color in the Workplace

Published on May 9, 2025

In the late 1980s, a year or so before I entered high school, my father built me a desk and bought me a Commodore 64. I felt like the luckiest kid in Brooklyn. It was a generous act that sparked …

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Why Latinas Need to Embrace AI with Latinas in Tech Interim CEO, Nikki Barua

Published on May 9, 2025

Listen to the First Gen Coach interview Nikki Barua, Interim CEO of Latinas in Tech! Nikki is a first generation immigrant and shares her journey of navigating the corporate sector, taking many career pivots, and eventually walking away at the …

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How to Negotiate Your Salary In 3 Steps

Published on April 16, 2025

The pay inequities that Latinas face compared to our White, non-Hispanic counterparts is a systemic issue, and yet there are actionable steps we can take to demand what we’re worth. Learn how you can increase your salary for 2023, and …

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Skill Building Courses

How to Succeed as a Latina in a Global Work Environment

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In addition to the normal, everyday issues you may encounter in your professional life, being a Latina in the workplace…
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Skill Building Courses

International Alumni Panel: Working in the United States

The Center for Global Education, NTC Career Services, and the Freeman Career Management Center hosted a panel of International Tulane…

Requesting Time Off

Nervous about requesting time off from work? Not sure how to ask your manager? Get the essential information and templates…

Networking & Outreach

Utilize practical exercises and advice from successful professionals to grow your network, build your professional community, represent your organization, and…

Clarifying Expectations

What questions do you need to ask to get the job done correctly? Improve your ability to communicate with your…

Goal Setting

Setting relevant and precise goals is a recipe for career success—but where do you start? Learn how to choose which…

Giving & Receiving Feedback

Feedback is a two-way street — this course helps prepare you to thoughtfully give and receive constructive feedback with team…

LinkedIn Overview

Learn how to harness all of LinkedIn’s features in order to optimize your job search, expand your network, and maximize…

Informational Interviews

Careers aren’t built alone! Informational interviews are a key tool in your professional toolbelt: learn how to leverage the peers…

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Explore the essential roles and functions you’ll be collaborating with at top companies, then dive into best practices for leading…

Career Exploration

Finding your career path doesn’t have to be a headache! Learn the difference between constructive and overwhelming questions to ask…

Presentations

Improve your ability to communicate big ideas to clients, teams, and execs by honing your presentation skills! Gain access to…

Cover Letters

When used correctly, a cover letter can be a valuable companion to your resume. This course will provide the samples…

Interviewing

Prepare to ace the interview! Dive into interview fundamentals, secrets to making a great first impression on employers, and how…

Professional Writing & Organization

Take a deep dive into the unspoken dos and don’ts of professional communication with coworkers, customers, managers, and more! Then,…

Presence & Professionalism

Whether you’re in the office, joining a remote meeting, or attending a work event, how you show up matters! Demystify…

Getting to Know Your Manager & Team

Navigating a new workplace is a challenge. Start your new role with confidence by asking the right questions on (and…

Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

Upgrade your hire-ability by demystifying the hiring process from application to offer.

Resumes

Get seen by employers and put your best foot forward in the application process by unlocking key hacks and tips…
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