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  Forté Signals

  What’s the Deal with Job Descriptions?

  Have you heard the stat about women only applying to jobs when they meet nearly all of the requirements? It shows up in workshops on confidence, leadership development, career planning… Pick a topic and at some point someone will mention it. The exact numbers change depending on who tells the story. But the basic claim […]

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  Forté Signals

  Why “What’s My Next Step?” Is the Wrong Career Question Now

  For most of our working lives, we are taught to believe that progress should feel clear. You do the work.You do it well.You get good feedback.You pass Go. But the $200 never shows up. You start wondering if maybe you misread the rules.Or if you missed something obvious that everyone else seems to know.Or if […]

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  Articles

  Worked Up Over Words

  When vocabulary becomes evidence Lately, ordinary conversations at work feel strangely high-stakes. At first, the sensitivity seemed to focus on specific vocabulary words. You can literally see people asking themselves in real-time, “can I still say this?” But it’s not really about vocabulary, or any one particular word. People are careful with their words because […]

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  B-School Spotlights

  Beyond data points: 5 MBA features women should look for in a supportive program

  This blog is sponsored by Indiana University – Bloomington (Kelley School of Business) and written by Tracy James You’ve reviewed rankings and employment stats. But do you have a good feel for the culture of your top choices? Do they provide the support women need to thrive in their MBA program and careers? As you’re […]

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  Women in Leadership Profiles

  Redefining Yes

  How saying yes with purpose helped shape Alexis Perez’s growth, leadership, and impact at Accenture. Accenture Managing Director Alexis Perez has learned that the most transformative “yes” was the one defined on her own terms. This insight has guided the pivotal decisions in her career, from her earliest internships to the leadership choices she makes […]

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  Business Women of Tomorrow

  Joan Ramos: Bridging Science and Finance to Build a Career in Investments

  Building a career in investment management requires curiosity, adaptability, and the confidence to connect diverse experiences. In a recent video from Capital Group, fixed income portfolio analyst Joan Ramos shares her journey from biochemistry and research finance to the dynamic world of investment management. Along the way, she highlights practical lessons for anyone looking to […]

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