Often, what determines the outcome of your interviews has little to do with the questions you’re asked and if you know all the answers. Instead, the outcome is often dependent on your interview mindset—how you think about interviews and …
It’s that time of year again. Students are gearing up in hopes of finding a fulfilling internship or co-op position. You’re eager to apply what you’ve learned in school to the real world. But landing an internship may seem like an …
You may have heard the term “informational interview,” but what does it mean? Informational interviewing is an intentional form of networking where you plan a time to ask a person about their work. The purpose is not to ask them …
Everyone’s heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it? Below are the answers to these common questions about diversity and inclusion, …
The goal in any meaningful relationship is to give it depth. That’s what my book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships, is all about. Of course, not every networking contact has …
Today, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our annual rankings of the Best Consulting Firms to Work For in North America for 2021! Vault’s Consulting Rankings highlight the best firms in 42 categories and include the overall Top 50, …
Professional associations are an often-overlooked way to combine career exploration and networking. Most professions have several related professional associations, and many are open to students (and even have student membership rates).
Professional association websites often offer mentor programs, professional development …
It’s natural that interviewing can sometimes feel unnatural, as it can often be difficult to know “who you’re supposed to be” during an interview. You might think that you need to interview in a certain way and try to be …
Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked for 47 of the 50 minutes allotted for a meeting? Have you mentioned an idea only to be ignored or have someone else say it later and get credit? It can …
The McKelvey Engineering Virtual Meet-up was held in partnership with the WashU Career Center on Friday, February 26th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. to foster career connections between engineering students and companies. Over 20 engineering and consulting firms attended representing start-ups to …