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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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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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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Essential International Student Job-Search Strategies for 2022

Author: Marcelo Barros| April 23rd, 2024 | 2 Minute Read

With graduation fast approaching at universities across the country, many international students will be entering the U.S workforce for the first time. If you’re one of these students, you might have …

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13 Benefits and Challenges of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

Author: Kattie Reynolds| April 17th, 2024 | 13 Minute Read

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 …

By Sara Derrick
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A Guide to U.S. Work Visas for International Students

Author: Evelyn Nam| April 11th, 2024 | 4 Minute Read

“I used to think that if I became really, really good at what I did, things would work out for me. That’s not really the case with the U.S. immigration system,” said …

By Sara Derrick
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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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 How I Taught English in Japan Without an Education Degree 

Author: Sara Derrick, Graduate Assistant, Career Design Center | March 6th, 2024 | 3 minute read 

As you’re getting ready to embark on your professional journey, have you considered the possibility of traveling before delving into your career? Perhaps experience different cultures …

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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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20 Humanitarian Careers to Make a Real Difference

Emmaline Soken-Huberty|   5-minute read
Source: Human Rights Careers 20 Humanitarian Careers to Make a Real Difference | Human Rights Careers

Humanitarian careers are all about improving the lives of individuals and a community. Careers are often found in developing countries and …

By Emmaline Soken-Huberty
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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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International Relations Career Starters

Carl Remmes | 10/23/23 | 5-minute read
Source: (21) IR Career Starters – October 2023 | LinkedIn

It is once again time for a new edition of Alexander Borum’s monthly newsletter, reaching a new milestone with 18.000 subscribers receiving hundreds of curated internships, …

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