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 …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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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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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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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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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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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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How to Get Involved in Local Politics

Good Party Politics Team | July 9, 2023 |  6-minute read
Source: Good Party How to Get Involved in Local Politics | Good Party

Unleashing Civic Power – A Guide to Local Political Engagement

We’ve all had those moments at the local park, …

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Enhance Your Resume and Make a Difference: Volunteer Opportunities Await!

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 …

By Nakharin Homniyom
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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 …

By Brittney Ortega
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International Relations Organizations

International Relations Careers |  10-minute read
Source: International Relations Careers  International Relations Organizations – International Relations Careers

International relations (also known as international affairs) connects politics, law, economics, social issues, and more on a global scale. By studying international relations in …

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The 13 Best NGOs to Work For (And What You Need to Apply)

Humanitarian Careers |  5-minute read
Source: Humanitarian Careers The 13 Best NGOs To Work For (And What You Need To Apply) – Humanitarian Careers

There are literally thousands of NGOs in the world. Many countries have thriving NGO sectors with small …

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Law: 8 Societies to Join at University

Lydia Cozens | 09/05/2018 |  5-minute read
Source: 8 Societies to Join at University | The Lawyer Portal

Societies are an integral part of your university experience and are important to prospective employers. They demonstrate integration into university life, a commitment and dedication …

By Lydia Cozens
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How to Make the Most of Your College Experience in 2023

05/10/2023 |  3-minute read
Source: How to Make the Most of Your College Experience in 2023College Planning Center and Guides (offtocollege.com)

College and university are more important than ever, but simply attending and working hard to get a good grade is …

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Getting into Humanitarian Development: An Interview with a Pro

Carl Remmes | 04/18/23 | 5-minute read

Mara Huber is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research and Experiential Learning at University at Buffalo. Mara has many years of experience in humanitarian service work, with particular focus in the Mara Region of Tanzania. Mara …

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A Quick Guide to Working on Political Campaigns

April 19, 2022 |  5-minute read
Source: Bay Atlantic University A Quick Guide to Working on Political Campaigns (bau.edu)

Political campaigns can help you polish several essential skills while offering unparalleled insight into the election process. Working on a political campaign …

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Get Into Government: An Insider’s Tips for Breaking In

Author: Eliza Berman | June 19, 2020 |  5-minute read
Source: the muse [Get Into Government: An Insider’s Tips for Breaking In | The Muse]

Get Into Government: An Insider’s Tips for Breaking In

If you’ve caught the public service bug, it can …

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Carl Remmes Career Design Consultant
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