Black Professional Organizations: Nonprofit, Education, & Government

I often hear students ask what the point is of joining a professional organization, affinity group, or industry membership. Professional groups are a great way to build community, support, and mentorship in your fields of interest–they can provide excellent, up-to-date …

By Anneke Mason
Anneke Mason Senior Associate Director
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Black Public Relations Pioneers

In honor of the start of Black History Month, take some time to learn about some of the pioneers of the public relations industry.  Did you know that the first female Anglican bishop, Barbara Harris, also enjoyed a long career …

By David Snider
David Snider Associate Director, Marketing, Sales, & Communications Career Community
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Leslie’s Picks: Events, Jobs, & Internships Week of 1/31

Every week, Leslie’s Picks brings you highlighted jobs, internships, and events that I want to draw extra attention to for students in the Financial Services, Consulting & Business Career Community. Check out this week’s spotlights below!

Events:

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By Leslie Hoover
Leslie Hoover Career Coach
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Alumni Spotlight: Joseph Butler ’10

Meet Joseph Butler, a Denison alum who graduated in 2010. At Denison, Joseph studied English Literature, Communication, and Black Studies. On top of his busy academic schedule, Joseph was also involved with DCGA, the Black Student Union, and Phi Beta …

By Fiona Schultz
Fiona Schultz Peer Career Coach and Peer Fellow: Nonprofit, Education and Government Career Community
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First-Gen Spotlight: Ariana Alanis ’19!

Monday was National First-Gen Day of Celebration and we are spotlighting first-generation college student Denisonians all week! Ariana graduated in 2019 with a Spanish major and now works for Schuler Scholars outside of Chicago. As a Scholar Coach, she serves …

By Anneke Mason
Anneke Mason Senior Associate Director
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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 …

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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This Northwestern Mutual Advisor Wants to Close the Gap for People of Color in the Financial Industry

Originally from Togo, Africa, Bilal Afolabi came to Connecticut with his family when he was eight. Afolabi credits his entrepreneurial spirit to his father, a small-business owner who started his own trucking company at a young age.

“Growing up, my …

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Top Vault Consulting Firms Discuss Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are not simply talking points at all-company meetings; they are requirements for the modern workplace. A company can’t reach its potential unless a wide array of perspectives are heard and employees with those differing perspectives are made …

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