Celebrating Hispanic Heritage with 20+ Companies

Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15th to October 15th, is a time to recognize the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latine communities in the U.S. and beyond. From arts and science to business and social …

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Making the Most of Mentorship: 10 Tips From Slack’s Youny Kuang

As the daughter of Chinese immigrants to California and the eldest of three children, Youny was the guiding light for her siblings as they prepared to go to college. In a way, her siblings were her first mentees.

“My parents …

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Tips for Finding a Job if you are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

If you are searching for a job and happen to be hard of hearing (HOH) or deaf, you may experience difficulty searching and anxiety over disclosing your disability. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), people who are deaf …

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Leading the Next Generation of LGBT+ Advocates at Morgan Stanley

Below is a profile piece featuring Jen Ng, Co-Chair of the firm’s Pride and Ally Network. Go to Morgan Stanley’s company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

As the newest Co-Chair of the firm’s Pride and …

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Beyond the She-cession Empowering Women of Color for Workplace Equity

Three years ago, the workforce witnessed a historic exodus of women, a phenomenon aptly termed the “she-cession.” Fast forward to today, and women are leading the post-pandemic job market recovery. This shift was a testament to women’s resilience and determination …

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The Pursuit of Black Excellence: Setting Boundaries in the Workplace

Setting the scene…

We were on a short weekend retreat and my friend packed her laptop in her bag to bring to the river. “Why are you bringing that?” I asked her. “It is slippery there. You might drop it …

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6 Things an Accounting Firm CEO Wishes He Knew at 22

As we say farewell to our spring interns and plan for our summer interns, I think back to the time when I was in their shoes. Nearing the end of college and in the process of figuring out my career …

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4 Reasons Why UI Skills Are Critical to a UX Designer

The demand for consistent, premium quality design work, with applications ranging anywhere from outwards facing customer experience curation to app design, to internal vendor systems building, is currently exploding—with respect to both user experience designers and user interface designers. If …

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Timeout with John Register

For our last episode of 2020, we had a chance to sit down with John Register, a Paralympic Silver medalist, Gulf War veteran, and TEDx speaker. John shares his definition of resilience and how he created a business engaging others to make impact via their strengths. Plus, hear his advice for athletes transitioning out of …

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5 Tips for First-Year International Students in the US

As a first-year international college student in the US, exciting new experiences await you. Whether you are about to start your first week of college or are still preparing for your journey to the US, the advice we share can …

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