How to Find Internships That’ll Jumpstart Your Career

Finding an internship can be a complicated process. How do you know what kind of internship you want? Where do you even see the options? If you’re struggling to find an internship, you’re not alone. Here’s your go-to guide for …

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Influential Women in Tech and What We Can Learn From Them

In 1889, Anna Bissel became the first female CEO in the United States, breaking traditional gender roles and setting an example for generations of women to come. Fast forward to today, 10 percent  of Fortune 500 companies have female CEOs. …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Practice for a Job Interview

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a first-time job seeker, interviewing can be stressful. Over time, your skills at interviewing will improve and you’ll get more comfortable talking about yourself and your experience; however, a little practice can also go …

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The Best Cities for High-Paying Entry-Level Jobs

If you’re looking for an entry-level job, you may be experiencing uncertainty about your future. What will your career path look like, where will you live, and how much will you earn?

A 2022 survey from Real Estate Witch found …

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12 Types of Workplace Discrimination | An Employee Guide

Illustration by Marian Blair

In 2017, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports that over 80,000 workplace discrimination charges were filed, resulting in a staggering $400 million in compensation for victims. The Commission defines and prohibits 12 types of …

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How to Interview with Your Whole Self

It’s natural that interviewing can sometimes feel unnatural, as it can often be difficult to know “who you’re supposed to be” during an interview. You might think that you need to interview in a certain way and try to be …

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College Bound – Practical Tips for Enrolling

As college application deadlines loom, WWC practice guides and single study reviews offer practical tips to support school staff in helping students access college and stay enrolled.

Cents and Sensibility
Educators, check out these strategies to help students and families …

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Keeping the Kids Home? How to Balance Work and Play

Illustration by Marian Blair

Due to the novel coronavirus many schools are poised to remain closed throughout the winter, and parents are understandably struggling to reach a balance that works for themselves and their children. If you’re one of the

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5 Essential Remote Work Tips for Working Parents

For many professionals, the global pandemic has meant a drastic change from working in the office to working from home. Add to that the need to juggle work with family life, and finding any semblance of work-life balance could seem …

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