Learning While You Lead: Veterans in the Project Management Field

For Grant McCall, Project Manager, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and American Corporate Partners (ACP) Mentor, his most memorable experience of failure is also the story he calls the proudest moment of his military career. In 2009, he was flying a …

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Good Jobs for Autistic Adults: A Strengths to Role Guide

There isn’t one “best job” for autistic adults. There are jobs that fit you: your sensory needs, your communication style, your desire for structure, and the kind of work that gives you energy. This guide turns those factors into a …

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A Quick Start Guide to Networking Events

If you know you should be networking but don’t know where to get started this is the episode for you! Or maybe you have been going to networking events but you’re unsure if you’re making the most of them, then …

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An Expert’s Guide to Resumes: Five Tips to Make You Stand Out

Hi, I’m Drake P.. Back in college I worked at my university’s career center and ended up working at a top management consulting firm where I also managed recruiting for six schools and our office’s internship program. I also ran …

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How To Know If You’re Underpaid

Have you ever wondered if you’re being underpaid compared to your coworkers or to other people in your field? In this episode, I give you the tools to answer this question. I talk about the 4 elements that determine base …

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The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Oftentimes, it is a society that dictates how we define a “gift” and how we define “disability”. Neurodivergence is an umbrella term for people who historically were thought of as having a disability, such as autism, ADHD, and/or dyslexia. Now, …

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What Every First Gen Professional Needs to Know about the Workplace

In this episode, I got over five critical things every first gen professional should know about the workplace. The first three are tactical and focus on the reality of how workplace systems work. The last two are mindset related and …

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Choosing Between Two Career Paths – On Air Coaching Call

Have you ever felt at a crossroads between two career paths? In this special coaching call episode, I coach Angie, who is a Latina First Gen Professional, recent college grad, and is seeking guidance on her career path after graduation. …

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H-1B Back-Up Options For International Students

The most common work visa in the U.S. is the H-1B visa. However, the H-1B lottery is highly competitive, and there is no guarantee that international students will be able to stay in the U.S. for work. As you explore …

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5 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During a Stressful Job Search

During a high-stakes job search — or any job search, for that matter — emotions can run high and stress can become unbearable. However, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from burnout and self-blame.  

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