One of the biggest myths of the workplace is that good work speaks for itself. You’ve unfortunately seen that first ...
Welcome to "Salary Journeys," a series that discusses how much people have made over their careers. In this journey, 34-year-old Pam shares how she pivoted from wellness to tech. Pam didn't know what ...
The summer after my first year of college, I was finally ready to get a job. At 18 with zero work experience, my options were limited to retail and fast food; I landed on the latter and snagged my ...
Most of us, at some point, get our first job. It might be bagging groceries at Trader Joe’s, an unpaid internship or temp work right out of college. First jobs can create a range of emotions. Looking ...
Arielle Sotiropoulos, a 30-year-old finance employee, said she doesn't want to be remembered for her appearance in the ...
How did you get your job? I got my job at the 2017 NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) Conference. I had an interview with Northrop Grumman at the conference and received an offer on the spot.
How did you get your job? It all started at an FIU career fair during my last semester. Keep in mind that I graduated while the country was still in a recession, so the place was packed. I remember ...
For most ambitious professionals, the career ladder is meant to be climbed, with each upward step at a new company representing hard-earned success and growth. But for Therese R., a lifetime dedicated ...
At first, staying home with my child felt like I'd entered a career void. It allowed me to explore avenues and take risks I wouldn't have dared in a traditional work setting. I've learned that ...
Ryan Edwards was a drummer for an indie band, worked at VISA Europe, and now runs Audoo, a music tech startup. Here's his ...
If you look at financial and investing experts, you might assume they’ve always lived luxuriously and can’t relate to some of the problems you’re facing. The reality, though, is that many money ...
Cassi Zheng spent her 30th birthday alone in Tokyo. It gave her a chance to stop focusing on what was missing.