ADHD in the Workplace

By Katie Hurley, LCSW

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a brain based disorder that affects children, but the latest statistics show a lifetime prevalence of 8.3% for the disorder.¹ In fact, although the average age …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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15 Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer in a Product Marketing Interview

So you’ve landed an interview for a product marketing role—congrats! Now, it’s time to prepare. But where do you start? And how can you ensure you’ll be successful in the interview and land that product marketing job?

If you’re wondering …

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Event Highlight: Why a Career in Education Might Just Be Right For You

Right now, the United States is facing a nationwide teaching shortage. Districts are looking for people from different backgrounds to fill these roles, so if you’re looking for a stable, purpose-driven career, why not consider education?

This event which takes …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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I’ve Been to 54 Countries—Here’s How to Pick One to Work Remote From Abroad

I may have a laptop and a job I can do remotely, but that doesn’t mean I can work from anywhere. I learned the hard way trying to connect to Zoom from Montezuma, a tiny bohemian beach town on the …

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Campus Philly’s First-Gen Journal: Stories, Advice, and Resources from First-Generation Students

Being a first-generation student comes with new territory, experiences, challenges—and a unique story. We had the chance to chat with four first-generation college students and recent grads about their experience as a first-gen college student in the Greater Philadelphia region!

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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Don’t “Do What You Love,” Do What Lets You Have the Life You Want

When it comes to career advice, we’ve all heard, “Do what you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.” Or picked up Marsha Sinetar’s book proclaiming, “Do what you love, the money will follow.” Or thought of …

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How To Become a Business Analyst with No Experience: 5 Tips

While the job title “business analyst” and its associated responsibilities—to help organizations identify and implement improvements—might seem vague, the work of BAs in practice can be immensely valuable and give businesses a competitive edge. Whether it’s overhauling existing workflows, introducing …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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How to Be Happier at Work, According to a PE Teacher

One of the conceits of the movie Dodgeball was that it doesn’t take a genius to excel at the sport. Or does it? In 2020, a Tweet by sunflower begged to differ and racked up almost 1.2 million likes: “in …

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How to Negotiate Your Salary or Raise Like a Pro

We’d all like to go on exotic vacations or buy a brand-new Ferrari. Some of us just want to purchase awesome collectibles that are totally not toys, and watch cartoons all day. The problem is these things all cost money, …

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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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume? Ask the “Queer Career Coach”

While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …

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