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First Generation-Narratives: Building Confidence, Community, and a Career in Finance with Eduardo Alvarez

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Navigating college as a first-generation student is a path defined by perseverance, growth, and the drive to create new possibilities. Sharing these stories honors the achievements of first-gen students while inspiring others to follow their own paths. We highlight Eduardo …

By Nicole Stephanie Pentecostes

Should First Generation Students Hide From Potential Employers That They’re the First in Their Families to Attend College?

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For first-generation college students—those who are the first in their family to attend and graduate from college—entering the job market can bring unique challenges. They may face hurdles that other students, particularly those with more established family networks, don’t have …

By College Recruiter

Why You Still Need LinkedIn & 3 Steps to Get Started

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LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …

Episode 45: Timeout with Dr. Derrick Burgess

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On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Dr. Derrick Burgess, first-generation orthopedic surgeon and host of the incredible podcast, TimeOut with the SportsDr. Hear how Derrick used his own experience as an athlete navigating injury to enter the medical field. Plus, learn how he works to support athletes in their health …