The job market has undergone rapid transformations in recent years, driven by technological innovation and shifting business landscapes. What was once considered cutting-edge can quickly become standard, making it crucial for organizations to stay ahead of these changes.
From the …
As an international student or foreign worker in the US, getting a job is not as easy as applying and being hired. In order to legally be allowed to work, you have to obtain a visa. One of the most …
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“The culture of a workplace – an organization’s values, norms, and practices – has a huge impact on our happiness and success” – Adam Grant.
Current medical culture has evolved over thousands of years. It dictates how we treat …
Earning an MBA is a significant investment in your future, but to truly leverage this opportunity, you need to go beyond coursework and grades. As an MBA candidate, the specialized skills you develop during your program—both hard and soft—will set …
Graduates and job seekers are familiar with the words ‘resume’ and ‘CV’, which may be used interchangeably during a job search. A resume is however shorter, at about 1-2 pages, and emphasizes only relevant skills, experiences, and work contributions. It …
Are you sitting down? The average residency graduate has around $250k in medical school and/or education debt. Yes, a quarter of a million dollars! The constant rise in medical school tuition costs is not commensurate with wannabe-doctors’ ability to pay. …
Curious about a career in law? Whether you’re in law school, taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), or finishing your undergraduate degree, it’s helpful to hear from attorneys to get a sense of what working in the legal field …
Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced developer, it's never too late to dive into a data scientist career. Data science is a field with a wide range of specializations, from database and domain management to statistical analysis and …
One point of confusion for job seekers can be the difference between a CV and a resume when applying for new opportunities. The terms can seem to be used interchangeably; however, there are some subtle differences between the two.
Both …
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), healthcare employment is projected to grow faster than any other sector, increasing 14% over the next decade, and adding roughly 1.9 million new jobs. Why so much growth? The growth …
Mathematics is one of those subjects where you either love it or hate it, and it is notable for being one of the toughest majors out there. It might be easy to write mathematics off as being boring or even …
Sometimes, your career can feel like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book. Within a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, the reader is often prompted with choices throughout the story. Choose “A” and suddenly you are floating down a crocodile-laced river. …
Whether you’re looking for a job as a lawyer, paralegal, legal assistant, or other role in the legal profession, chances are that working remotely at least part of the time is something you’ve considered and perhaps want.
As more and …
Introduction: Careers in Medicine
So, you’re interested in pursuing a medical degree! Whether you’re drawn to the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine, the intricacies of surgical procedures, the continuous care provided in family practice, or something else entirely, the medical …
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Physician recruiters often use the phrase “Rock Star” to describe their ideal candidate. But what exactly does that mean?
On the surface, it’s an obvious analogy: they want an awesome physician – …
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Effective communication is the key to accomplishing goals in every industry. Individuals with an online degree in communications are in high demand because they’ve been trained to execute tasks that help organizations …
Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN) is a great accomplishment, and there are many good paying, traditional nursing career paths that both LPN’s and RN’s can pursue upon completion of their degree.
But there …
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Congratulations on graduating from medical school! Now comes finding a job. What factors will you consider? Perhaps, you will think about the type of facility to work at or …
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Sticking with a company may put your name on the list for new promotions, but it will not ensure that you make your way to upper management. Competition for high-level corporate jobs …
Many of us form childhood passions that follow us into adulthood. For some, these become hobbies, and for others, these passions form the basis of our careers. That’s exactly how it happened for Ranjita Bhagwan, a principal engineer at Google, …
Whether you’re applying to jobs or seeking to transfer law schools, it can be intimidating to ask your professors for any required letters of recommendation. But there’s no need to be shy when it comes to asking. Professors are used …
Freelancing might not be the first thing on a newly-minted MBA’s mind. Unlike bachelor’s degrees, MBAs don’t often come with full scholarships; students often work full-time while earning their degrees. Understandably, earning an MBA can take a lot out of …
When contemplating pursuing a fellowship in medicine, several important factors should be considered. Here, we aim to address common concerns and questions physicians may have regarding the necessity of fellowships, the time commitment required, the impact on personal life, and …
Doctors obviously play an essential role in society, dedicating their expertise and time to ensure the health and well-being of the population. However, amidst rising living costs and inflation, the salaries of doctors have not kept pace with these economic …
It’s a well-known fact that a legal education, while valuable (and essential to becoming a lawyer), doesn’t actually prepare you for a law firm career in a practical sense. Law schools largely follow very traditional curricula, with the first year …
If a job interview is where you make your case for employment, your resume is the opening statement. It should tell a compelling story about your candidacy, presenting relevant facts as concisely and persuasively as possible. It should lead employers …
David Van Zandt has served as the president of The New School (the alma mater of three of Vault's editors!) since 2011. After receiving his J.D. from Yale Law School, he clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun and …
As you’re searching for a job, you may notice that some postings ask you to submit your resume and others ask you for a CV. While you likely already know what a resume is, you might be wondering about a …
Physics is an area of study in which practitioners employ a variety of methods in order to better understand the world we live in, as well as the entirety of the Universe at large. The demand for roles in physics …
Landing a coveted job interview is an exciting milestone.
Still, the thrill of the opportunity can sometimes overshadow the crucial task of evaluating whether the prospective workplace is the right fit for you. While there are constraints on what you …
Food is an essential component of life; without it, we cannot survive. But in the U.S. alone, an estimated 14.3 million people are food insecure; globally, 345 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
According to the UN, food insecurity …
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the social services industry for 25 years. Specifically, I have worked for school districts, university counseling centers, the justice system (county and …
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Unlocking Success: Your 10-Step Odyssey at the Job + Internship Fair
Craft Your Story 🖊: Picture yourself in an elevator with your dream employer. You have precisely one …
Any woman who’s considered coming forward with a discrimination or harassment claim knows it can Duct-tape itself to your reputation for decades to come, if not forever. Lauren Bonner knew that risk when she filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit …
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As national politics and discourse seem to grow more inward-looking and divisive across America and Europe, successful businesses must continue to think inclusively and globally. Embracing cultural diversity in the workplace …
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!
It is the mission of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity (BCHE) to eliminate race, economic, and geographic-based health inequities in Western New York by changing the social and economic conditions that cause illness and …
To legally work in the United States, you need to be a U.S. citizen or hold some kind of visa that allows you to work. Some of those without citizens are permanent residents, who are often referred to as green …
As politicians continue to debate and discuss the sensitive subject of immigration, a sense of threat and urgency can be overwhelming. As a result, more and mored more people want to take part in the discussion, with many of them …
You’ve heard of discrimination in the workplace. Gender discrimination. Racial discrimination. Sexual orientation discrimination. Age discrimination. The list goes on. But have you ever considered accent discrimination?
Here’s what you need to know about it.
? What is accent discrimination?
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“People fail to get along because they fear each other. They fear each other because they don’t know each other. They don’t know each other because they have not communicated with each other.”
As with so many of Dr. Martin …
When you’re looking for a company that aligns with your values and career goals, there’s a lot to consider. Now more than ever recent grads are looking for companies where diversity, equity, and inclusion are a part of the company …
A renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace has shone a light on the importance of connecting with co-workers and creating a safe environment for open dialogue. And one way to proactively facilitate this dialogue is …
Many of us know how important it is to build a diverse workforce within the social-impact sector; a staff made up of people with different identities and backgrounds ensures that a variety of perspectives are informing our decisions, helping us …
