How to Overcome the Fear of Entrepreneurship with Jhenai Chandler – The First-Gen Lounge Ep. 183

Did you know that most entrepreneurs are scared? They are scared of failing. They are scared of losing customers. They are scared that their friends were right — this was a ridiculous idea. And as intriguing as this may sound, some …

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Careers in Fintech | Winter Break Resource Round-Up

“Are you both creative and analytical? Do you get excited about financial transactions, yet can’t stop thinking about the tech behind it? If this sounds like you, the Fintech industry is definitely worth learning more about. This resource round-up doesn’t …

By Evan Goddard
Evan Goddard Former CSE Career Captain
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7 Tips to Follow If You are Still Job Hunting Post Graduation

Job hunting at the end of your degree can be stressful, especially if you don’t know where else to look or who else to reach out to. Luckily, we have eight tips that could help you land your dream job.

By AnaPaula Gomes
AnaPaula Gomes Senior Engagement Coordinator
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Tech/Inno: Summer Resource Roundup for Careers in Technology and/or Innovation!

Are you interested in building a career in tech? Here are some helpful resources to guide your research! Use these to gain a better understanding of what a job in tech and innovation entails, and find out if it’s the …

By Ruchi Shrivastava
Ruchi Shrivastava Former CSE Career Captain
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How to Build an Online Presence

Tips from the Careers and Engagement Office:

Set aside time each day to add to your online presence by liking, sharing, and/or commenting on a LinkedIn post that you find interesting or that you have a positive thought about. It …

By Alice Ain Rich
Alice Ain Rich Associate Director & MBA Career Coach and Adjunct Professor
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Traits Employers Look for When Hiring

Take a look at these interesting and relevant results from a recent survey that asked US Employers how they hire students into jobs:

First, what traits do employers view as most important when reviewing students’ resumes?

TRAITS AND STRENGTH

Ability …

By Frank Fessenden
Frank Fessenden Executive Director
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How AI Is Transforming Fintech and Where to Find Great AI Roles

In the past few years, the most significant changes in the tech industry have occurred in fintech. Initially, fintech aimed to improve and automate banking services. Recently, fintech has broadened its scope to improve services in other areas like insurance …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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6 Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid

There is some truth to the old adage, “a mistake is just an opportunity for growth and learning.” A minor error can usually be seen as a lesson on what not to do, so don’t be afraid to mess up now and …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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