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  Virtual Career Fair Survival Guide Part 1: Four Questions to Ask Before You Log In

  A Virtual Career Fair can feel like uncharted territory. Lots of companies. Plenty of recruiters. And the pressure to stand out… even if you’re in sweatpants behind your laptop. But survival isn’t about wandering from booth to booth. It’s about moving with purpose. Think of this article as your trail map. Four essential questions to […]

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  ERGs in Action

  Deutsche Bank WOWS: Building Belonging

  “Give yourself grace.” That’s the first piece of advice Alexandria Chong and Nancy Straub share with new Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders. Simple on the surface, the phrase speaks to their own work at Deutsche Bank, where they’ve helped create space for women to connect, be heard, and grow. Both women play key roles in […]

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  Virtual Career Fair Survival Guide Part 2: Camera Ready + Career Ready

  Virtual career fairs aren’t going anywhere. They’re efficient and accessible, and when you approach them strategically, they can be a great way to land that next opportunity. Whether you’re actively job hunting, considering a pivot, or simply curious, how you show up can make the difference between blending in and standing out. Here’s how to […]

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  MBA to Executive Strategist: How Megan Manno Launched Her Career Through Raymond James’ A2C Program

  The Assistant to the Chair (A2C) Executive Strategist, Office of the CEO program was established at Raymond James in 1991. The A2C program offers high-performing, self-motivated individuals the opportunity to acquire and hone the management and leadership skills necessary to succeed at the highest levels of the firm. Throughout the two-year program, A2C Strategists learn […]

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  Finance

  7 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Career In Finance

  Finance can seem intimidating, especially if you think you’re not good at math or that it sounds like a foreign language. But let’s simplify it: you’re already engaging with finance every day without even realizing it.

  Think about when a friend asks to borrow money—you’re assessing their risk. Or when you’re shopping and trying to get the best deal, you’re negotiating prices. Even things like buying auto insurance, figuring out inflation, or deciding how much to charge for babysitting involve financial thinking. And yes, even watching Shark Tank and wondering if you’d make a good pitch is a finance-related activity.

  You’re savvier than you think! Programs like those offered by the Forté Foundation are dedicated to making this field more approachable and exciting, particularly for college students who may have not considered finance a viable career path.

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  Seasoned/Executive

  Ginny Woods Goes Where Curiosity Leads Her at TD Securities

  Ginny Woods does not have a typical finance resume. Instead of heading to an investment bank after Princeton, she took her East Asian Studies degree and followed her curiosity to Japan. After a stint at a paint manufacturing plant, Ginny forged a successful, 10-year journalism career while based in Tokyo. When she was offered a job in equity research for a hedge fund in New York in 2006, her inquisitive nature kicked in again, eventually leading to her current role as Director of Strategic Projects, Managing Director at TD Securities.   

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