Editor’s note: At Idealist, we’re experts in the social-impact sector. But what we’re not experts on is student loan forgiveness. The objective of the following piece is to offer a general overview of the program and the waiver, and to …
LinkedIn is, arguably, THE place to be for professionals these days, social media or otherwise. In the post-pandemic world, networking online is more important than ever, and, of course, LinkedIn is the place where most job applications live.
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Looking back to three years ago, I remember sitting in my freshman year dorm talking to one of my RA’s about the opportunities provided at UMass. I remember her explicitly telling me to apply to the SBS in DC program. …
Protect Yourself from Scams
Every year, job scam emails make the rounds, with fake employers attempting to pray on students who just want to earn some money. We heard this morning from several students who have received emails from fraudulent …
If you have a business background and love working on complicated business and management strategies, a job as a strategy consultant may be the perfect fit. These consultants help companies and organizations develop strategic plans for specific goals.
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The investment banking career path can be a rewarding, profitable, and challenging undertaking. In general, it can be a great path to take if you love crunching numbers, working with clients, and helping others accomplish their big (expensive) goals. Plus, …
Business services is a broad career category that includes sectors like information technology, engineering, architecture, law, advertising, marketing, staffing, consulting, facilities management, waste management, shipping, and security. Are you conducting career planning and wondering: Is business services a good career …
Early-stage companies need capital to grow and become successful — this is where venture capitalists come in. A venture capitalist looks for early-stage companies with high-growth potential, invests in them, and works with them to help them succeed. They receive equity …
Choosing a career in finance can feel daunting – there are nearly endless areas of the finance industry, and it is an ever-growing field. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the financial and business operations field will …
Investment banking is the division of financial services that works to raise money for individual investors, large corporations and governments. These types of banks provide underwriting services to raise capital and aid in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Essentially, an investment …
