I’m a Communication Expert — Utilizing These Tips Will Help You Negotiate Confidently at Work

It’s no secret that being able to negotiate well is a coveted skill.

From the time my dad handed me a few dollars at the flea market when I was six years old and told me to go have fun, …

By Karen Laos
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Does my PhD have to save the world?

Perhaps you’re one of those people who have always known exactly what you wanted to study. I suspect, though, a lot of researchers are like me: interested in many things at once.

This wasn’t a problem in my earlier academic …

By Hedda Ransan-Cooper
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How to Overcome Barriers to Success for First-Generation Professionals

“Mija/o, si quieres un vida buena tienes qué trabajar, trabajar, trabajar!”

You’ve heard that one before, right? For Latinas and POC who are first-generation students or professionals, it’s a common expectation to go straight into the workforce or to constantly …

By Valerie Palacios
Valerie Palacios
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Balancing Work, Life and Disability

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by a seemingly endless to-do list both at work and at home? Perhaps you’re tackling these tasks with a physical or mental impairment?
You’re not alone. Finding a balance between work and the rest …

By LaWanda H. Cook, PhD
LaWanda H. Cook, PhD
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Salary Negotiation as a Black Woman in Corporate America

As Black women, we are conditioned to believe that anything we receive beyond the bare minimum is a blessing. We are not taught our true value and are not taught to require that everyone we interact with treat us as …

By MARISSA RAE
MARISSA RAE
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How My Superpowers of Empathy and Listening Helped Me Drive a ‘Truly Innovative’ Sales Initiative

Katie Werner, Enterprise Sales & Distributor Excellence Leader at nVent, is dedicated to pursuing her passion for people and process transformation. “I thrive in roles where I can help people be more successful at what they do,” she explains. “I …

By Katie Werner
Katie Werner
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Should I or Shouldn’t I

Deciding if, when, and how to share disability-related information with a prospective or current employer can be overwhelming. The decision-making process requires answering a number of personal questions that may be different with each employment experience. There is no single …

By Tracie DeFreitas
Tracie DeFreitas
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5 Interviewing Tips for Transgender and Non-Binary People

Interviewing can be one of the most stressful parts of the job search process for any person, and as a transgender or non-binary person, it can feel doubly so when you include the layers of added stress around bias and …

By Jennifer Herrity
Jennifer Herrity
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What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 international students?

Gaining real-life work experience in the US as an international student is a great opportunity to put your studies into practice. Research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that 50-60% of interns are hired as full-time employees …

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Editorial Team
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A trio of trailblazers in Black and Gold

Fresh off a premiere at Sundance Film Festival, University of Missouri freshmen Anna Chellis, Faith Glasgow and Brooke Taylor are ready to share their big-screen debut with Columbia at True/False Film Festival this weekend.

The students, all political science majors …

By Courtney Perrett
Courtney Perrett
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