Career Advice

Articles and guides that will help you find opportunities, master the interview process, and build an amazing career.

10 Companies With Great Entry-Level Sales Roles
Jun 13, 2024

One of the best ways to begin your career is through an entry-level sales role. These roles come in many shapes and forms, giving you experience in the world of marketing and sales, and putting you on the fast-track in the world of business. Not only do you gain valuable work skills, but you also develop your ability in areas that will help you throughout your life, like persistence and persuasion. You will hone your communication ability and learn to negotiate, all while drawing on your creativity. 

Ask Gen Z: How Do I Find a Company That Will Support My Career Growth?
Apr 04, 2024

Choosing a company that supports your career growth can have an outsized impact on your professional trajectory.That’s why it’s no surprise that most Gen Z candidates today are looking for a company that not only offers competitive pay and benefits, but robust programs and initiatives to support career growth.

However, it’s not always clear which companies will be best for your career growth when you’re searching for an opportunity or interviewing with companies. So how can you do your due diligence before accepting an offer and starting with a company?

For some actionable advice, we turned to two Gen Z professionals who ended up at a company that heavily invests in their professional development and career growth. 

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28 Companies With Standout Initiatives To Hire and Support Veterans
Kate Beckman
More than 200,000 Service members transition from the military back to civilian life every year, bringing with them a valuable skill set that includes a strong work ethic, leadership ability, resilience, and problem-solving skills. However, as the Under Secretary for Benefits, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., said in the 2018 “Military to Civilian Transition” report, “While the men and women of our armed forces are better trained, better educated, and better prepared for transition than ever before, they still face unique challenges in accessing health care, attaining education, and establishing careers that necessitate definitive action to help take care of their special needs.”
15 Companies That Set Their New Employees Up For Success From Day One
Kate Beckman
Starting a new job can be intimidating and stressful for any employee, but especially so for new grads making the transition out of college. Companies with onboarding processes that set their employees up for success from day one will find their new employees are happier and more likely to stay – which is especially important as entry-level employee turnover can cost somewhere between 30-50% of the employee’s annual salary.
27 Companies With Standout Initiatives to Support Their Hispanic and Latinx Employees
Kate Beckman
Every year from September 15th to October 15th, the U.S. observes National Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino (increasingly referred to as Latinx) Americans. The start date of the month is significant as it recognizes the anniversaries of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, as well as Mexico’s independence on September 16th and Chile's independence on September 18th.
10 Career Ideas for Liberal Arts Majors
Kate Beckman
Despite the unfair reputation surrounding liberal arts degrees and their practical use, there are countless opportunities available to liberal arts graduates as they start their careers.
How One Company Builds Strong Technical Teams Made Up of All Majors, From Humanities to Engineering
Kate Beckman
For many college students, a career in technology seems unattainable without a four-year degree in Computer Science or extensive internship experience. Students with a knack for problem-solving and a passion for learning, however, will find a unique opportunity to grow their career in tech at McMaster-Carr, a business-to-business e-commerce company. Their innovative approach to creating high-performing, technical teams involves seeking out problem solvers from many academic backgrounds and providing immersive training and a culture of development.
Pfizer’s Digital Rotational Program Gives New Grads a Unique Way to Launch an Impactful Career in Tech
Kate Beckman
Deciding where to begin your career is no small decision, and if you studied computer science or another technical major, you’re likely to have a host of job opportunities to evaluate. That means that as you consider which role will give you the best shot at having a fulfilling career, you can take into account everything from the professional development opportunities to the culture to the broader mission of the company.
3 Questions to Ask in an Interview to Learn about a Company’s Culture
Kate Beckman
No matter where you start your career, your experience at a company will be influenced by that organization’s culture. Culture touches everything from a company’s values to its benefits to its broader sense of community, which means it’s essential to get to know the cornerstones of a company’s culture while in the interview process.
3 Signs You Should Pursue a Career in Biotech
Kate Beckman
Students majoring in engineering or science-related fields have countless directions they can take their careers, from clinical work to research to manufacturing to corporate roles. With so many opportunities available, it’s not always easy to discern which professional path is the right one. But internship experiences, academic classes, and personal preferences can help uncover which direction a student should take their career after graduating.
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