It’s not rocket science for me to guess that if you’re a math major—or potential math major—you likely love numbers and problem-solving. But what can you do with that passion once you get your degree? As someone who advises college …
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Being a first-generation college graduate is an incredible accomplishment that is nothing short of life-changing. For some first-gen college grads, their circumstances might be that their parents immigrated from other countries and weren’t able to get a degree. For others, …
Being able to communicate well is one of the most important skills that humans need—both at work and outside of it. Good communication skills allow us to share information with others, form lasting and meaningful relationships, and be active and …
Jules Gravinese is a self-employed web developer. She’s the owner of Web Veteran, a web design and consulting business. Gravinese spoke to Vault about what a day in her life looks like.
8 AM to 9 AM: I wake up. (This …
After perfecting your cover letter and resume, then acing the interview, you’re waiting to hear back from the company about the next steps. And whether it’s been a day or a week, you’re wondering how to follow up on a …
Most employers’ lists of policies and procedures include a dress code for employees. However, employers should be sensitive to LGBTQ employees and candidates when creating and enforcing the dress code. No bias should exist with how employees and candidates dress. …
For your next position, you’re looking for a management role. You know you could lead a team of people, devising strategy and inspiring them to do their best work.
There’s only one problem: you haven’t actually been a leader before.
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The highest paying jobs in finance include top-level executive positions and relatively entry-level careers, like financial analysts. In other words, the industry pays well at all levels. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), we identified the best-paying …
You’ve been applying for jobs for what feels like forever, but you’re not getting anywhere: no interviews, let alone job offers.
A common reason you’re missing out on the interview round? Issues with your resume.
The average recruiter spends only …
You most likely have a bank account, but have you ever thought of being a banking employee? Commercial banking can be a good career path, offering opportunities for career advancement and attractive pay. But some positions in the industry (such …
