We’re pleased to post this interview from TrackAhead in celebration of Black History Month. For more information on this annual observance, visit www.History.com By Pamme Boutselis Little in Joe Boyce’s early years would have led him to believe that he would one day be a journalist, let alone a Senior Editor at The Wall Street Journal, the Deputy Bureau Chief in New York of TIME Magazine or even his first…
By Noël Rozny Web Editor and Content Manager Whether you’ve loved your job from day one of you’ve been digging an escape tunnel under you desk for the past three years, eventually the day arrives that you leave one job in pursuit of a new opportunity. How you leave a job, though, can be just as important as what you did while you were there: a bad exit can undo…
By Patrick O’Connor We’ve talked before about good places to find individualized help with your career plans. Of course, MyFootpath is the place to begin your journey and has ample resources to help you on your way, but you sometimes want to talk to a familiar face, or face-to-face, to make your goal-setting strategies really hit home. How about your high school counselor? I know, I know – there are…
This post was originally featured on Pretty Young Professional, an online resource for young professional women. We spoke with recruiters at top consulting firms to learn what really makes an interviewee “ace the case.” Though these tips are most helpful for aspiring consultants, we’ve seen similar case interviews used for business development positions, global health NGOs and various nonprofits. Tips for Case Interviews Be thoughtful from the start. In the beginning,…
By Linda Flournoy When asked to write a guest blog for myfootpath, whom I respect and follow diligently on Twitter, I experienced so many thoughts simultaneously. Has that ever happened to you? I mean, a fabulous, fantastic unexpected opportunity appears out of nowhere, and you think: “Wow, this is too awesome!” “I’ve been soooo waiting for this.” “I’ve got so much to share.” “This is my chance to pay it…
