The foundational skills that get you paid in consulting and tech

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The foundational skills

James Dunbar, General Manager at RocketBlocksPublished: January 9, 2024

Structured thinking | Analysis | Math | Creativity | Business intuition | Communication | Collaboration | Leadership

Ambitious people are drawn to jobs like management consulting, product management, and strategy roles …

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What Is Form I-765?

As an international student seeking OPT in the US, you will need an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Once you are approved and receive your EAD, you will be able to legally work in the US, and prove such to potential …

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Timeout with Sivonnia DeBarros

On this episode, Danielle sat down with Sivonnia DeBarros, Creator of What Are You Sporting About and Founder of SL DeBarros Law Firm.  Learn about how her experience playing sports impacted her drive and commitment to supporting athletes in their business endeavors today. Plus hear her advice for athletes for navigating life after sports. 

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Voices of Change: Marnie Weber

Below is an article by Expedia Group.Go to Expedia Group’s company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

Marnie Weber serves as the Global Vice President for our Ability Inclusion Movement (AIM) inclusion business group. Based …

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Being Extraordinary by Being Authentic — A Career at Intel, a Tech Pioneer that Prizes Inclusivity

“Always be extraordinary.” That’s Joannie Fu’s personal mantra. Currently Chief of Staff, Custom Logic Engineering Group, at Intel Corporation; she has had an impressive 20-year career with the Silicon Valley pioneer. She says, “All the different roles gave me unique …

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Virtual Internships for International Students

Virtual internships for international students have become increasingly popular with the rise of remote work, offering a valuable opportunity to gain professional experience without the need to travel. They provide flexibility and allow students to balance their work commitments with …

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Overcoming Wealth Guilt as a First Gen

In this episode, I sit down with Walli Miller, a financial coach and early retiree, to hear her inspiring journey from growing up in a low-income household in the Bronx to reaching financial independence by age 39. Walli shares how …

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How a Fortune 500 Company Taught Me to Be a CEO at 27

After graduating from American University in 2010, I had a choice to make: move to a small town and start my broadcast journalism career, or take one last shot at pursuing an Olympic dream. I chose the latter, and for …

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Re-imagining Power, Redefining Success: How WOC Can Be Power-Full

We are living in a time where all of us are waking up to what’s happening in the world. And as we awaken as WOC, each of us is being called to reconsider our views on what power and success …

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A Day in the Life With Arlene Cabrera at T. Rowe Price

Change is an inevitable element of life that you will see play into your career as well. Lean into the redirection with a Change Management Consultant who embraces the shifts for a living, and take a look into a day …

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