Writing Your Own Letter of Recommendation

Recommendation letters are typically used to gain entry to a graduate program, a particular college, or to give a slight advantage to a job applicant. Most often a letter of recommendation is written by a professor, a mentor, or a …

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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Questions to Assess an Organization’s Commitment to DEI

Students engaged in racial justice and social impact may ask URR professionals specific questions about their organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and the actions it has taken that support this commitment. 

This focus on DEI ties into …

By Kelli Delfosse
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Cybersecurity vs. Software Engineering: Career Guide

You’ve decided that your career path should be in software development. It is a broad category and you may find that you need to narrow your focus before settling on one of the many computer science programs available.  

If …

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How to Negotiate Salary for Beginners (With Examples)

Negotiating salary, especially when it’s your first job offer, can be daunting and even nerve-racking. Yet most companies expect you to negotiate; if you don’t, you might leave money on the table. Don’t know how to negotiate salary? We’ll show …

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How to Find and Reach Out to Recruiters on LinkedIn

While recruiters work to help companies fill their open roles, they can also help you — the job seeker — connect with roles you might be interested in and a good fit for. According to Jobscan, 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to …

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Future of Data Scientists: Career Outlook

Data Science is the fastest emerging field in the world. It analyzes data extraction, preparation, visualization, and maintenance. Data scientists use machine learning and algorithms to bring forth probable future occurrences. Organizations analyze themselves to grow. Data Science in the …

By Kelli Delfosse
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The Product Manager Career Path

The career path of a product manager is a rewarding one, and one which is constantly growing in demand and has a high salary to boot. In its list of 50 best jobs in America for 2021, Glassdoor ranked the …

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21st-Century Skills That Every Learner Needs

You’ve probably heard about the importance of critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, and other “21st-century skills.” These skills are acknowledged to be essential to thrive in today’s world. However, you might be asking what those super skills are and how you …

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St. Louis Named Best U.S. City for New Grads to Start a Career

An analysis by insurance provider Insurify ranked cities in the U.S. by employment opportunity and affordability, as well as transit costs and livability. St. Louis was named #1. Here’s a look at the 10 best cities, along with their score, for …

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The Consulting Resume

One of the most crucial ways to land a great consulting role is by building a strong resume. If you are starting from scratch, you can find a functional guide on how to craft your resume in this RocketBlocks post. …

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