How to Make More Money with Your MBA | Queer Money Ep. 536

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International Job Interview Questions

Do you want to move abroad and work internationally?

A job interview can make or break your chances of landing your dream role. That’s why it’s essential to prepare thoroughly.

To do so, you need to practice and ace these …

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Resilience and Representation: Breaking Barriers in STEM with Jeyra Arocho

In this Career Spotlight episode, I talk with Jeyra Arocho, an Afro Latina fire protection engineer and trailblazer. Jeyra, who was displaced from her home of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, shares the challenges she has overcome in her career, …

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Empowering Black Professionals in the Age of AI

Ready or Not: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a sci-fi concept. It’s here, reshaping industries and job markets at breakneck speed. For Black job seekers, the stakes are high. While AI offers exciting possibilities, it also presents unique …

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Success Story of the Week: Blizelle Tormis

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Nonprofit Management program. Congratulations to Blizelle Tormis on her …

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Can I Work Remotely on an H-1B visa?

This blog post was co-authored by Aaron Blumberg, Partner & Attorney at Fragomen.

Many people are drawn to remote work for the freedom and flexibility that it provides, so it should come as no surprise that the number of people …

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How To Get a Paid Internship Abroad in 2025

In today’s world, international experience is invaluable. For college students, landing a paid internship abroad in 2025 not only builds practical skills but also offers a unique adventure that sets you apart from other candidates. Global experience gives you a …

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How Nestlé’s Laurie Bolt Brings Her Whole Self to Work

When we sit down with Laurie Bolt to chat about bringing her whole self to work, she tells us, “I’m not just a Director of Business Optimization at Nestlé. I’m a mother. I’m a wife. I’m part of the LGBTQIA+ …

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3 Frameworks for Finding Companies That Let You Show Up As Your Authentic Self

Maddy Reid was in a one-on-one with one of AlertMedia’s customer success team leads when they were asked how they identify at work for the first time.

“It was within my first couple of weeks [at AlertMedia],” recounts Maddy, who …

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Negotiating Your Next (or First!) Salary

Whether you’re a new or experienced negotiator, the topic of salary negotiation is always relevant. For professionals of color especially, salary negotiations provide opportunities to narrow the persistent pay gap and receive equitable compensation for our work. Here’s a bit …

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