Navigating Academia As A First-Gen Latinx Student: From A Latinx University Professor

As a Mexican-born, first-generation college student raised in Arizona, my ultimate goal was to graduate college. My parents had less than a sixth-grade education, so I never thought I would become a university professor teaching in spaces my family hadn’t …

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5 Obstacles Women Face in the Workplace (and How to Combat Them)

Despite all the progress that’s been made in recent history to level the playing field for women in the workplace, the undeniable fact is that females still face many obstacles that men don’t. From wage inequality to a lack of …

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5 Easy Ways the Hispanic/Latinx Community Can Market Their Bilingual Skills to Land Any Job They Want

Did you know that there is a growing demand for bilingual workers throughout the United States? According to a 2019 study conducted by the New American Economy, the demand for bilingual workers doubled from 2010 to 2015. In 2021, there …

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A Look At Our 2024 Pride Summit

Here at PowerToFly, we believe in celebrating Pride all year long but that doesn’t stop us from going all out each June with our annual Pride: Championing LGBTQIA+ Leaders & Allies summit!

We were thrilled that over 11,000 people registered …

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How Invesco’s Veronica Castillo Lifts Up Latinx Professionals at Work and in Her Community

Veronica Castillo is quick to point out that growing up, she was not fed by a silver spoon.

“My parents are of Mexican descent,” she explains. “My mom raised me as a single mom and migrant farm worker. We had …

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Tips from expert recruiters: the best elevator pitch and how much time to spend networking

 

Networking is part of the job search, like it or not. For entry level job seekers, it’s important to practice a simple introduction that lets people know who you are and who you want to be, so they know how …

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2 Email Templates for Networking | Template Toolbox

When it comes to introducing yourself to other social-impact professionals, learning about organizations, and ultimately landing your next job, writing a strong networking email is an incredibly useful skill. Even if you aren’t currently job searching, networking is an important …

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Industry Recruitment Series: Community & Social Impact Organizations Recap

On Tuesday, April 9th the McCafferty Career Center hosted their fourth and final Industry Recruitment Series of the semester: Community & Social Impact Organizations!

Differing from your typical career fair set up– a lot of long tables stacked on top …

By Gina Minnucci
Gina Minnucci Career Content Coordinator
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Industry Recruitment Series: Nursing Recap

On Tuesday March 26, the McCafferty Career Center hosted our third Industry Recruitment event of the series: Nursing.

At all of our Industry Recruitment Series, students and recruiters are able network in a professional, yet laid back setting. During this …

By Gina Minnucci
Gina Minnucci Career Content Coordinator
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Industry Recruitment Series: Communications & Marketing Recap

On Tuesday March 12, the McCafferty Career Center hosted its second Industry Recruitment Series event of the semester for Communications & Marketing!

In contrast to other tabled career fair events, students who attended the IRS were able to interact with …

By Gina Minnucci
Gina Minnucci Career Content Coordinator
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