How to Ask a Law School Professor for a Letter of Recommendation

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 …

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Freelancers with MBAs make an average of $61/hour. Can you guess what those without an MBA make?

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 …

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To Fellowship or not to Fellowship?

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 …

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What Physicians Can Do When Compensation Growth Fails to Match Inflation

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 …

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The Unusual Career Path of a Patent Attorney

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 …

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Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out to a Law Firm Recruiting Department

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 …

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Legal Career Spotlight: Supreme Court Clerk to BigLaw Associate to Academia

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 …

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What Is a CV (Curriculum Vitae)?

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 …

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5 High-Paying Careers in Physics

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 …

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Reading Between the Lines: Finding Your Ideal Workplace While Dodging Bad Bosses

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 …

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Who’s Hiring? 8 Organizations Addressing Food Insecurity

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 …

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Interview with a Clinical Psychologist

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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My journey from the U.S. Army to the Peace Corps

Brittney Ortega | November 3, 2023 |  5-minute read
Source: Peace Corps Stories (peacecorps.gov)

I joined the U.S. Army at age 19, eager for independence and adulthood. Throughout my time in the military, from 2007 to 2013, I worked as a food …

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What Are International Student Organizations? Everything You Should Know

Author: Matt Whittle & Brenna Swanston | January 1st, 2024 | 4-minute read

Are you curious about studying abroad, hosting an international student or volunteering in another country? International student organizations make these experiences possible by assisting learners and facilitating strong educational …

By Sara Derrick
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You Might be the Perfect Fit for the Diplomatic Security Service!

Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Department of State | Date published 03/23/23 |  10-minute read

Have you heard of the Diplomatic Security Service? If not, check out this information sent straight to UB, with stories and experiences written by a UB alumni-turned Special …

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Work abroad: Why recent college grads should conduct a global job search

 

Jobs that require travel or allow recent college grads to work abroad can help build cultural awareness, strengthen one’s ability to navigate through dynamic environments, and cultivate a level of agility, which is required by most employers today, says

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Why you should join the Peace Corps straight out of college.

Author: Christina Kay | Date published: July 1, 2016 |  8-minute read
Source: Why you should join the Peace Corps straight out of college

Joining the Peace Corps straight out of college can be a great idea.

You have the opportunity to …

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The Best Way to Add Travel to Your Resume

As more and more companies globalize to enter new markets and the digital nomad trend solidifies as part of our modern work culture, we see a rise in demand by employers for certain types of skills. These include being able …

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Pros and Cons of Traveling Healthcare Jobs During the Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected jobs in every sector of the economy. While initially it seemed that healthcare jobs would likely be among the least affected, even healthcare professionals have found their jobs affected.

The effects of the COVID-19 …

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Global Fluency Finding Success in Our Global World

Billy Glading | CandidCareer.com | August 31, 2020
Source: CandidCareer.com 

Finding Success in Our Global World

When you were a young kid heading off to your first day of Kindergarten, I bet your parents told you that it was important to make …

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Want to work abroad? Here are 12 things you need to do

Isabelle M. | EF Education First | March 16, 2021
Source: EF Education First 

Working abroad is not only a great experience, but it can also launch your international career and open doors for new opportunities around the world. Your language skills …

By Isabelle M.
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Applying for International Jobs? Keep These 8 Tips in Mind

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Lauren Anderson | Idealist | June 5, 2014
Source: Idealist

A few years ago, I was on a long distance phone call to a country in Africa for a job there. I would make “mmm hmms” sounds trying to affirm …

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