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By Meredith Somers | MIT Ideas Made to Matter | November 16, 2020
A 2020 women’s leadership study from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Co. found that American women held less than 40% of corporate management positions, and women continue to fight underrepresentation …
In a victory for employers, universities and international students, a lawsuit aimed at preventing foreign students from working on Optional Practical Training (OPT) is over. A federal district court judge announced he plans …
I’ve submitted applications for a number of different jobs but haven’t heard back at all about interest in my applications or next steps. What should I do?
It’s not uncommon to feel discouraged or frustrated when companies are slow to …
Join your career advisors for a live Q&A session focused on how best to advance your career development and job search efforts over winter break. Watch our pre-recorded webinar prior to the live session for useful tips (will be posted …
What resources does the CDO offer for Interview Prep? There are a variety of interview prep resources available to you on Your CDO (under Career Resources > Interview Preparation) and Canvas, including:
By Harvey Deutschendorf | Fast Company | November 10, 2020
The way we look for jobs has changed drastically over the last few years. While many jobs have always been filled by networking, that number has shot up of late. According to …
You’re lucky enough to have a job during the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented unemployment that’s come with it—great! But what if you also hate it? You may feel guilty about being unhappy when you …
How do I come up with companies to expand my target company list?
Check out PitchBook. You can search for companies by stage, vertical, location and several other factors. PitchBook is a web-based data and technology provider for the global …