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 …
Q&A with Nicole Levin Mesard, Partner—Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Nicole Levin Mesard is Debevoise & Plimpton’s Deputy Presiding Partner, Chair of the firm’s Hiring Committee, a member of the firm’s Management Committee, and a member of the firm’s Real Estate …
Transferable skills, also known as portable skills, are those versatile abilities that you can bring to any role or industry—which is particularly helpful when changing careers. But you don’t need to be an expert to have them; these valuable skills …
Product managers often build and manage technical products. To do so, they must interact with software engineers and data scientists daily.
But how technical do product managers need to be? Do product managers need to know how to code?
You …
Virtual Student Federal Service internships are open now for the 2024 -2025 academic year. There are 430 internships available for the 2024-2025 academic year open with a variety of federal agencies. The deadline for all VSFS applications is February 29, …
A great internship is full of potential for your career. For starters, an internship can provide a direct path to full-time employment, but this isn’t necessarily a guarantee. Something you can always control is the way in which you interact …
Networking as an introvert can be challenging. Introverts typically get their energy from within and need time to recalibrate after hanging out with people, whether socially or professionally. The good news is there are several strategies that introverts can use …
Carl Remmes | 01/18/2024 | 3-minute read
Students often meet me seeking pathways into government work. So many government branches and services exist, it can be overwhelming! Additionally, each program often has its own timeline for applications and materials to be provided. …
Can you really ask for an internship? While you may hear some “no” responses, the answer is yes — emailing to ask about internship opportunities is a valuable way to show interest and even land a gig. In this guide, we’ll …
Rakshitha Arni Ravishankar | March 2, 2023 | 8-minute read
Source: Harvard Business Review A Beginner’s Guide to Networking (hbr.org)
Why is networking so important?
A professional network can offer you many things, but perhaps the most talked about, is career growth. …
Rakshitha Arni Ravishankar | March 2, 2023 | 8-minute read
Source: Harvard Business Review A Beginner’s Guide to Networking (hbr.org)
Why is networking so important?
A professional network can offer you many things, but perhaps the most talked about, is career growth. …
