A Day in the Life of a 20-Something Social Sector Entrepreneur

Karim Abouelnaga is the founder and CEO of a social sector organization known as Practice Makes Perfect. Its mission: to expand access to education for people in high need communities. As you might imagine, that kind of undertaking requires a …

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How To Become a Business Analyst with No Experience: 5 Tips

While the job title “business analyst” and its associated responsibilities—to help organizations identify and implement improvements—might seem vague, the work of BAs in practice can be immensely valuable and give businesses a competitive edge. Whether it’s overhauling existing workflows, introducing …

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This Investment Management Company Is Making A Difference—Here’s How

At Capital Group, there are plenty of ways associates are encouraged to give back to their communities. Through grants, donation matches, and partnerships, Capital Group motivates its associates to support causes they are passionate about.

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5 Automation Trends Impacting the Finance Industry and 10 Fintech Firms Driving Them

Finance firms, like many other firms, are increasingly using automation tools and programs to increase the speed and accuracy of their work processes. The reason why automation is so attractive is it helps employees to complete repetitive procedures more efficiently …

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A Day in the Life: Private Wealth Management Associate, Major Banking Corporation

6:00 AM: I wake up. My day starts like a lot of other people's on Wall Street. I get up, check my smartphone for messages, and log in at home with my coffee to check up on anything that may …

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Legal Career Paths: From the Legal Industry to the Wine Industry

Dina Opici is President of Opici Family Distributing, a family-owned wine and spirits wholesale distribution company based in Glen Rock, NJ. Ms. Opici's start in the wholesale business began in 1998 after she completed law school at Benjamin Cardozo School …

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AI in Finance & Banking: 11 Ways It’s Changing the Industry

In 1950, when Alan Turing questioned whether machines could think, no one knew how much capability artificial intelligence would have more than 70 years later. This question alone gave rise to complex concepts like machine learning (ML), robotics, deep learning, expert …

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How to Learn Like a Management Consultant

In management consulting, you're expected to quickly get up to speed with a client's market position, competitive advantages, financial standing, and overall business model. Clients pay top dollar for consultants, expecting them to offer meaningful insights and actionable plans. Therefore, …

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Five Ways Getting A Master’s Degree Can Help You Get To The Top Of The Corporate Ladder

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Sticking with a company may put your name on the list for new promotions, but it will not ensure that you make your way to upper management. Competition for high-level corporate jobs …

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How to Respond to “Walk Me Through Your Resume”—and Get Your Interview Started on the Right Note

When you begin any job interview, your interviewer is likely to start the conversation with some sort of introductory question. Because of this, “Tell me about yourself” is one of the most common interview questions in any job search. But …

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