Navigating Public Service Careers During a Federal Hiring Freeze

If you’re exploring careers in public service, here’s an important update and a great opportunity.

On October 15, a new federal executive order introduced a temporary hiring freeze across most federal agencies. This means fewer federal job postings and longer …

By Tommy Linares
Tommy Linares Employer Relations Associate
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How Long is Nursing School? – Breakdown by Degree Path

Ready for a surprising fact? 70% of registered nurses stepped into nursing after gaining hands-on healthcare experience in other roles. The stakes have never been higher for choosing the right nursing education path. Healthcare experts project 194,500 job openings annually

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2025 Pre-PA Virtual Mixer

November 5th at 7-8pm ET

Are you a future PA student eager to set yourself up for success? Join your peers at the Pre-PA Virtual Mixer, connect with experienced PAs and fellow PA students, and get the insights and guidance you …

By Wayne Porterfield
Wayne Porterfield Consultant | Nursing; Pharmacy; Public Health; Medicine; Dental
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Episode 52: Timeout with April Sykes

Call a timeout with April Sykes, former WNBA player and now a skills development trainer, mental health advocate and founder of Sykes Serenity. April shares why basketball played such an important role in her life and how she’s dealt with mental health challenges. She also explains why being an advocate and sharing her story is …

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Episode 45: Timeout with Dr. Derrick Burgess

On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Dr. Derrick Burgess, first-generation orthopedic surgeon and host of the incredible podcast, TimeOut with the SportsDr. Hear how Derrick used his own experience as an athlete navigating injury to enter the medical field. Plus, learn how he works to support athletes in their health …

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The Path to a Green Card for International Students Is Changing: What to Know in 2025

Many international students arrive in the United States with a dream that extends beyond graduation. They hope to build a life and career in the U.S. and eventually secure a green card. Traditionally, the journey follows a familiar route: F-1 …

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What Should I Major In As An International Student?

What should I major in as an international student? It’s a question many international students ask themselves and there’s no right or wrong answer. One of the main reasons international students choose to study in the United States is the …

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6 Tips to Make a Great First Impression As An International Student

Starting a new job or internship comes with a lot of pressure to make a great first impression. This can be especially daunting for international students starting their first job or internship in the US. Each workplace has its own …

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Inside the Hiring Process: A Conversation with a U.S. Navy Veteran and the Recruiter Who Hired Her

In an exciting first for the FourBlock Podcast this week, co-hosts Lindsey Pollak and Mike Abrams are joined by two special guests: , a FourBlock alumna and 10-year U.S. Navy veteran who now serves as a VP, Research Director at Forrester, …

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How Remote Work Helps You Build a Career on Your Own Terms

Remember when a “good job” meant showing up at the same desk every day? Those days are fading fast. Remote work has reshaped how professionals define success and freedom.

Over the last decade, the workforce has evolved from location-bound to …

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