Jenny Slagle | Yakima Nation| Restauranter/Entrepreneur/Food Security Advocate

It began as an Indian taco stand at the annual Gathering at the Falls Pow Wow at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash. Today that taco stand has grown into two locations of Indigenous Eats, a restaurant co-owned by Yakama Nation …

By KImberly Locke
KImberly Locke
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Leadership Lessons From Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny, the Latin Trap sensation, has become a global phenomenon not just for his infectious beats but also for his relentless authenticity. Beyond the music, his journey from a supermarket bagger in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico (where I also …

By Jose Pinero
Jose Pinero
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Next Generation Leaders: Ricky Qi

Over the past few years, the rise in anti-Asian hate and xenophobia, combined with a global pandemic have made normal, everyday life difficult for the AAPI community.  By sharing stories and insights from those in the Chinese American community, Committee …

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6 Ways Joining an Affinity Group Can Boost Your Career

Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.

Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …

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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Veteran Jobs: 6 Ways to Effectively Transition from the Military Into the Workforce

Bill Lawrence, who spent 20 years as a combat fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, relishes the “new car smell” of stepping into the cockpit of a brand-new jet. Like many veterans, Lawrence, who is now a chief information security …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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How to Be Flexible While Looking for Civilian Roles

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about what most companies think about translating seniority level for veterans to the corporate/civilian world. Here’s what we learned:

To …

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Perfectionism Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Thesis or PhD

Perfectionism In Your Thesis Writing Is the Enemy of Progress

“I can’t stop doing literature search!” said Claire while we were eating lunch, just a month before her thesis deadline.

“I want to start writing, but I always feel like …

By Dora Farkas, PhD
Dora Farkas, PhD
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Creative Science Writing in the Age of ChatGPT

Human creativity is hard to beat.

I’m thinking of poetry, of art, of my favorite science fiction novels and authors. I’m thinking of Vonnegut, Bradbury, C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, Asimov, Heinlein, Octavia E. Butler, and my new obsession Sylvain Neuvel. These …

By Paige Brown Jarreau
Paige Brown Jarreau
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Survey Shows Coming Out at Work Still a Concern for LGBTQ+ Community

Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that individuals are protected from job discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. In 2021, more companies than ever have committed to having more inclusive policies, practices and benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender …

By Jane Kellogg Murray
Jane Kellogg Murray
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Can you wear your Pride to work?

Whether your employees are interacting with clients, customers or other members of their team, it’s important that they present themselves appropriately. A dress code can guide employees to best represent themselves and your business, but it’s important to consider employee …

By Staff Writer
Staff Writer
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