How to Dodge Illegal Interview Questions

Questions related to your family, nationality, gender, race, religion are illegal to ask in an interview. This article explores examples of illegal questions and how you can respond if you’re faced with one.

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First Generation Graduate Students: Don’t Miss These Tips!

It is no easy task to navigate the working world as a first generation graduate student. Read these six pieces of advice from Helen Pho, a first-generation graduate student herself.

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First Generation? Use these Tips to Navigate the Job Search

Read advice from a first-generation graduate who successfully navigated the job search.

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How first-generation college students should find internships and entry-level jobs

First-generation college and university students in the United States are defined as those whose parents did not attend college. According to Wikipedia, first-generation college students tend to be older, come from families with lower incomes, attend college part-time, live off-campus, …

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How to Tell If a Company Truly Values Diversity and Inclusion (or Is Just All Talk)

Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn't say they're diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …

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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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8 Interview Questions About Diversity and Inclusion Every Job Seeker Should Be Able to Answer

For both employers and job seekers, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more important than ever. As the former head of people at two quickly growing startups and the cofounder of a nationally recognized workplace inclusion strategy firm, I’ve seen …

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