How to Become a Nurse: Requirements, Degree Paths, and What to Know (2025)

Pursuing a career in the nursing profession offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Registered nurses (RNs) provide essential patient care in various healthcare settings, ensuring quality treatment and support. This comprehensive guide outlines how to …

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5 Tips for Succeeding at Your Virtual Internship

Virtual internships are new for all of us, which can make them feel intimidating. Part of the reason people do internships is to learn about the typical “day in the life” in one's desired industry, but, well, days haven't really …

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Medical School Personal Statement Guide: From an Ex-AdCom (With Examples & Analysis) [2025]

Writing your medical school personal statement can feel overwhelming, especially when everything else on your application is just numbers and boxes. This is your chance to speak directly to admissions committees and show them who you are beyond your GPA …

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The 10 Types of People You Need In Your Mentorship Circle

Do you know who’s on your personal board of directors? 

As a successful executive, whether you’re conscious of it or not, you likely have one. Your personal board of directors is the circle of mentors who’ve helped shape and guide …

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Actuary vs Accountant: What’s the Difference?

An actuary reviews data to calculate risks, typically for insurance premiums or business decisions. On the other hand, an accountant compiles and reports financial information for things like taxes, year-end statements, and budgeting. 

While the careers have many overlaps — both …

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Who’s Hiring? 9 Orgs Supporting Black Communities

This month marks the 47th year since the official declaration of Black History Month, when communities across the country celebrate the myriad contributions of Black Americans.

As part of this celebration, there are many organizations whose goal is to support …

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Finance and accounting careers for people who love counting money — and making it

Are you considering a career in accounting or finance? These fields offer lucrative opportunities and a stable job market. In this article, we’ll explore the key takeaways from a recent survey on careers in accounting and finance, conducted by invoice …

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Navigating Your Rights as a Disabled Student in College

Male college student in wheelchair at library. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Many, very capable, students happen to have a disability. I have heard reports from students that the services they receive in college are helpful and adequate while others report …

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How Google’s Blind Lawyer Works

Being a lawyer isn’t easy, even without a disability. Jack Chen has managed to succeed in a tough career—one built around the written word—without being able to see anything. Jack is a totally blind in-house lawyer for Google, and though …

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15 Leadership Skills Everyone Should Know (No Matter Your Job Title!)

Leadership skills aren’t just for people with fancy titles—they’re for anyone who wants to make an impact. You don’t need to be a CEO, manager, or team lead to act like a leader. In fact, some of the most effective …

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