How Citi is Paving the Way for HBCU Grads and Black Professionals in Finance

Ever since Maggie Lena Walker established and presided over the first bank to service Black organizations, Black Americans have been shaping the history of finance. 100 years later, people of color (POC) are still making contributions that leave everlasting impacts …

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How to Deal with a Job Offer While You’re Still Interviewing

If you’ve been particularly industrious when it comes to your job search you might be feeling overwhelmed with emails, phone calls, and interviews, but what happens when you receive a job offer while you’ve got a bunch of other post-interview …

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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Intuitive’s Kamilah Brewton on Establishing Her Space as a Woman of Color in Business

Despite it being an area infamous for violence and discrimination, Kamilah Brewton is proud of where she comes from.

“I smile when I say that I’m from the South Side of Chicago because it’s contributed to my survival and grit,” …

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Understanding The Emotional Tax On Black Professionals In The Workplace

Corporate hiring managers no longer need to argue the case for diversity. Data from the Pew Research Center suggests that eight-in-ten Americans value racial and ethnic diversity in the workplace, with 45% of survey respondents citing diverse perspectives and equal …

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25 Common Internship Interview Questions

If you’ve made it to the interview portion of the internship application process, congratulations! You’re one step closer to landing a position. So, what should you expect from internship interview questions?

As with many parts of the internship application process, …

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Wage Gap With Black Women

In 1962, the iconic, notorious and celebrated civil rights leader Malcolm X stated that the most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. When he made that statement, Black women experienced every degradation imaginable in the United States. Progressivism …

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Here’s Why Black Employees Thrive in a Work from Home Environment

With remote work becoming the new normal for most companies, employees recognize the overall benefits of working from home– like having more time to spend with family and less time commuting, for example. However, for many Black employees, working from …

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Summer 2023 Field Projects Timeline

Hi everyone!

We have been fielding a lot of questions about Summer field projects (FPs), so read on if you plan to take one this Summer, or aren’t sure yet and want to hear a little more about timeline and …

By Brittani Harris
Brittani Harris Assistant Director, Academic Experiential Learning
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6 types of employers most welcoming to college students who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First Generation, Black and African American, Latino, Economically Disadvantaged, or Women

Entering the workforce as a college student from an underrepresented background can be a daunting task. These students often face unique challenges when seeking employment, as they search for organizations that value diversity and inclusivity. In this blog post, we …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How To Use Diversity To Your Advantage in the Job Search

In recent years, organizations have been looking to hire diverse candidates in order to portray a strong global outlook in a workforce made up of various different ethnicities, races, sexes, and religions.

Companies understand how important it is to have diversity within …

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