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  Business Women of Tomorrow

  Sophie Song: Finding Courage and Building a Career in Investments

  Starting a career in investments requires persistence, curiosity, and the courage to follow your passions. In a recent video from Capital Group, investment analyst Sophie Song shares her personal journey; from growing up in China, to immigrating to Canada, to building an international career across New York, Los Angeles, and Singapore. Along the way, she highlights […]

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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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  Job Search

  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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  Articles

  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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  Women in Leadership Profiles

  Building a Career in Investment Banking: Hannah Deichman’s Journey at Evercore

    After earning her MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, Hannah Deichman launched her career at Evercore, a leading global independent investment bank. What began as a 10-week internship in the summer of 2023 quickly evolved into a full-time role that has been defined by rapid learning, mentorship, and a passion for solving […]

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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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