Fairygodboss of the Week: CEO Melissa Dobbins

Engineer Melissa Dobbins was frustrated by the bias she encountered in interviews. So, she decided to put her problem-solving skills to work and tackle interview inequality. Now the CEO of career.place — a company that provides anonymous interviews aimed at cutting …

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My Disability Can Sometimes Make My Work as a Leader Challenging, But Here’s How I Persevere

How I got here

Hearing plays a major role in our quality of life, from our emotional well-being and physical health to our careers and leisure activities. According to the World Health Organization, over five percent of the world’s population — …

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Uber Corporate Change: Bo Young Lee

Below is an article originally written by PowerToFly Partner Uber, and published on August 29, 2018. Go to Uber’s page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

Bo Young Lee is …

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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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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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