The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …

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How to Find Scholarships & Financial Aid as an International Graduate Student

“Some institutions provide financial aid to their students to help cover tuition or room and board costs. Unfortunately, most schools only allocate a minor amount of financial aid to international students. Therefore, it is worthwhile to consider other sources to …

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5 Common Mistakes During Your First Full-Time Job Search

When you’re new to the job search, it’s all too easy to make mistakes. However, if you take some time to prepare carefully, you’ll increase your chances of success and will be able to land a job much quicker. So, …

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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Which STEM Careers Are Right for Me? Quiz

STEM careers are plentiful and lucrative, but what if you have no idea which one to choose? Maybe you like math or science, but you’re unsure how those subjects translate to STEM careers. Or maybe you’d like to understand all …

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5 Things Every Transfer Student Should Do This Summer

Whether you recently transferred or are considering transferring, the summer is the perfect time to se yourself up for success.

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Great remote job opportunities in education

The world of work has certainly changed over the years. One of the biggest changes began before Covid but really took off during the years of the pandemic. That change was remote work. Every industry and many, many occupational fields …

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Demystifying Law School for the Next Generation

Law school can feel out of reach for many individuals because of rising application costs as well as other barriers to access. The new Launchpad Scholars Program seeks to lower those barriers for the next generation — and you can …

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10 tactics to get hired for an internship or entry-level job as a student or recent grad with a criminal record

I suspect that if I were to ask a bunch of people what percentage of currently enrolled students of one-, two-, and four-year colleges and universities had criminal records that they would grossly underestimate the actual number. I also suspect …

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How to market your diversity in your job search

A diversity hire is a person with a minority or underrepresented background employed in an organization. Though a
diversity hire is employed to improve diversity and inclusion in the company, it does not mean that the person is
favored solely …

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Interview Angst? Here’s What Not to Say in an Interview

As someone who’s been on both sides of an interview, I’ve heard a lot of things that were better left unsaid. I’m sure the speaker meant well (usually), but nerves just got in the way (guilty as charged!). But sometimes …

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