How first-generation college graduates are seeing their perspectives as strengths

Without being able to rely on a parent or older sibling’s experience or connections, the task of launching a career can be daunting. Even knowing how to format a resume or attempting to build a professional network can be open-ended …

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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10 Companies That Hire International Students For Valuable Internships

Looking for employers that hire international students and not quite sure where to begin? Here are 10 companies that hire international students: Read full article at https://www.globalinternships.com/post/10-companies-that-hire-international-students-for-valuable-internships

 

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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10 WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SHARE ADVICE FOR OTHERS ENTERING THE INDUSTRY

According to research by Google, women receive just 18 percent of computer science degrees. Three decades ago, that number was 37 percent.

Unsatisfied with that status quo, many tech companies are taking steps to make their teams more representative of …

By Lindsey Murtland
Lindsey Murtland Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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Tips for Human Services and Education Informational Interviews

A great way to gain knowledge and network is through conducting informational interviews. Find someone who has a position you would like to have one day or is in a field you are interested in pursuing. Even if they are …

By Maya Tierney
Maya Tierney Student Director of Programming, Senior Peer Consutant
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Understood.org: “Content from people who learn and think differently”

Understood recognizes that although 1 in 4 people have a learning or thinking difference and 1 in 5 have a disability, the world can feel like it is not structured to accommodate these individuals. Their mission is to provide a …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Want to Fix Tech’s Gender Gap? Start by Listening to These Women

In 2018, Amazon scrapped its in-house applicant tracking system because of one major flaw: it didn’t like resumes containing the word “women,” so if an applicant listed “mentoring women entrepreneurs” as one of their achievements, they were out of luck. …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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How to Get Involved in Arts and Communications on Campus: Transfer Student Edition

Beginning your education at any institution is a difficult adjustment. Transfer students especially feel this challenge when looking for opportunities on campus due to their unfamiliar surroundings. However, if you’re a transfer student here at Binghamton University, there are countless …

By Kailyn Lukaszewski
Kailyn Lukaszewski Senior Peer Consultant
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How Women of Color Get to Senior Management

This article was written by Cindy Pace, Ed.D., is a global talent and diversity leader, lecturer, and adjunct professor of organizational leadership with 20 years of professional corporate experience working in financial services, health care, and biopharmaceuticals. Read the full …

By Erin Wise
Erin Wise
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10 Tips for International Students Entering the U.S. Workforce

This article is from ‘The International Advantage’ website. Check it out here to view the original article and for other resources on getting noticed and hired!

With graduation fast approaching at universities across the country, many international students will be …

By Erin Wise
Erin Wise
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Starting a New Job While Non-Binary | Set Yourself Up for Success

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You’ve made it through the interview process, accepted your job offer, and now you’re off to begin your new job. When you start in your new position and meet your new …

By Erin Wise
Erin Wise
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