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Arguably the most powerful weapon in your professional toolkit is your network. Starting with your Alumni Network specifically. There’s an old saying that says, “You don’t go to Harvard for the education, you go for the people.” The saying doesn’t imply that you’d get a poor education at Harvard, but rather refers to the idea that the […]

Image Credit: Ales Krivec Graduate school requires an immense amount of time, money, and dedication. Trust me I’ve been there. The amount resources (time, work, money, and energy) it takes to obtain a higher degree (both before and during school), it’s no surprise that graduates expect a swift and solid return on their investment. However,

Once you’ve done enough research to be able to speak intelligibly about your desired company or industry, it’s time to start networking in a big way. Find people in your desired company or industry that are in the positions you want to be in – or in the positions one step above where you want to be

When it comes to networking – either in person or via technology – what you get out of it is directly proportional to what you put into it. In other words, there are no quick ways to make networking work. There are no shortcuts to developing the right contacts or to achieving the job you

Hi there, I wanted to write a bit more of a personal post today. This year has been a big year for me, that’s because for the past year and a half I have been building and planning; now I am ready to reveal to the world what I have been working on so diligently.

So far we have discussed the importance of doing your research and how to properly reach out and network. There’s been a lot of talk about new learning up until this point, which might have you wondering where the replication part comes in. This is the part. Now we start implementing what you have learned. Distil down everything

There’s nothing like that moment when you realize what it is you want to do with your life. It’s like all signs point in one direction and you finally have the determination to surge forward on a specific path ahead. It’s fulfilling, it’s exhilarating, and it’s a satisfying culmination of countless hours spent soul-searching. But…it

Job interviews happen in a variety of ways. Sometimes they occur over lunch, others in a boardroom. You might speak with just one person, or three stakeholders in a day—the possibilities are many. Here’s our rundown of four common types of interviews complete with tips on how to ace them: #1 Recruiter Interviews Recruiters and

So, you’ve decided you want to work at a startup, but haven’t secured your dream position just yet. It’s no small mission — just how do you land a job on a small team that’s looking to change the world? This is our easy-to-follow guide for landing a job at a startup: Know How They

Historically, students and recent graduates looking to begin their careers have focused on a fairly standard list of priorities. They have tapped into networks, practiced interview skills, fine-tuned their resumes, and searched diligently for interesting openings or new contacts. And the common logic has always been that this approach, done correctly, will result in fitting job