The COVID-19 pandemic changed many practices that had long been considered “business as usual.” From remote to hybrid work expectations to Slack conversations, the typical workplace will never be the same.
But has that shift also altered how we find …
If you’re ready to start thinking about college but don’t know what the right direction is for you, there are a lot of factors to consider. First and foremost, you should always make sure what you’re majoring in is something …
At the time of writing, women are the CEOs of 41 companies of the Fortune 500; for anyone not looking to do math today, that's about 8%. And that distressingly low number is actually higher than its ever been. The …
There are many EMBA programs across the country, and all of them rightfully tout their benefits, from location to post-graduation salary increases to valuable networks that come with the education. The Broad EMBA program at Michigan State University has the …
Running Fairygodboss, I hear a lot of opinions about what women should do in order to be successful.
Most of it is amazingly helpful and thoughtful. But sometimes, I hear things that are well-intentioned but worrisome (and potentially misleading) in …
Throughout my years in business, I’ve made plenty of “mistakes”—although I firmly believe there are no mistakes, only learning experiences. I’ve also picked up a few tips along the way. They’ve helped me to succeed in founding and running several …
We recently shared some advice for first-generation college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry-level jobs. I was thrilled to then hear from one who had some really, really good advice for other first-generation students.
First-generation college and university students in the United States are defined as those whose parents did not attend college. According to Wikipedia, first-generation college students tend to be older, come from families with lower incomes, attend college part-time, live off-campus, …
Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.
Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …
Resilient first-generation students who graduate with degrees report positive outcomes throughout their college-going years, and upon graduation, throughout their careers, according to Gallup-Poll research. As you approach graduation, continue to persevere as you search for your first job out of …
