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Read MoreTopicsConfidence Matters as Much as Competence – FT.com
Forté Executive Director Elissa Sangster analyzes what prevents so many women from rising above mid-level management.
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Read MoreTopicsLet’s Talk About an MBA
When deciding whether an MBA is right for you, think about what you want to do with your career in the future. An MBA will only enhance your skills and make you a more valuable employee for knowing both the technical and the business side of things.
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Read MoreTopicsShare Your Story: Maya Chendke
Our first Share Your Story is from Maya, who just graduated from Rotman. Maya takes a look back at what made her go into business school and, more importantly, how her life changed while she was there.
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Read MoreTopicsHow to Hit the (Recruiting) Ground Running in August
Once recruiting starts, you will have tons of people asking you to sum up everything that’s awesome about you ever. The break you have right now is a really good time to think back over all you’ve accomplished in your professional career and sketch out stories that demonstrate leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, analytical ability – basic things you’ll be asked for in interviews.
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Read MoreTopicsJob Interviews – Tell Them What You Want to Tell Them
Interviews are a tricky thing – students spend months preparing, studying, networking, and in the end it comes down to a couple hours of Q&A that are totally unpredictable. Companies ask questions ranging from “What are your 5 weaknesses” to “If you had to make a speech at your retirement party, what would you say?” and candidates must be ready to tackle it all. However, there are a few strategies I learned through interviewing, most importantly how to “tell them what you want to tell them”.
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Read MoreTopicsForté Helps Women in Business Thrive: Interview with Elissa Sangster
Elissa Sangster recently shared her thoughts on the Accepted.com podcast.
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