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Breaking into FinTech

While FinTech may seem to sit at the intersection of finance and technology, the industry is marked by tech-driven companies that operate in finance, prioritizing tech solutions to revolutionize the financial landscape. If you are interested in a FinTech job,

By Nursen Demiroz
Nursen Demiroz Employer Partnerships Manager
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Understanding Tech Employers’ Timing and Approach to B-School Recruiting

Those interested in the tech industry are aware of its massive scope, as it encapsulates a great many areas of focus and companies of different sizes and statures.  With that comes a wide variety of recruiting methods.  For those considering …

By Brian Frenette
Brian Frenette Employer Partnerships Manager
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Continuous Learning in Tech: Strategies for Keeping Your Skills Sharp Throughout Your Career

Changes are the main characteristic of the present-day tech industry. The pace of these changes is unprecedented, and that affects our living, working, and interacting.

That is why it is so important to learn continuously.

If a person wants to …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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The foundational skills that get you paid in consulting and tech

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The foundational skills

James Dunbar, General Manager at RocketBlocksPublished: January 9, 2024

Structured thinking | Analysis | Math | Creativity | Business intuition | Communication | Collaboration | Leadership

Ambitious people are drawn to jobs like management consulting, product management, and strategy roles …

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What is the STAR Method? How to use it in Interviews

Behavioral interview questions are a staple of modern tech interviews.

Despite being much less technical than coding or system design questions, they are just as influential on who gets a job offer at the end of the hiring process.

A …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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Industry Primer: AI

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Industry Primer: Software

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Industry Primer: Media

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Industry Primer: Blockchain

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Industry Primer: Consumer Electronics

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Industry Primer: Cloud Computing

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Industry Primer: Core Banking Systems

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Function Primer: Finance

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Industry Primer: Digital Payments

Digital payments. Without them, the global economy would grind to a halt. Hundreds of trillions of dollars are flowing each…

How To Negotiate Your Tech Job Offer

Increase your chances of receiving a great job offer with our salary and negotiation course. Learn how to navigate the…

Professional Networking

Taught by Dorie Clark
You don’t have to be an extrovert to be good at networking, and you don’t have to be fake. In…

Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions (2023)

Taught by Oz du Soleil
Follow along with Excel MVP Oz du Soleil as he demystifies the many kinds of formulas and functions available in…

Product Marketing Foundations

Taught by Richard King
Your organization has a great product, but what’s the best way to get the product to market and keep it…

Women Transforming Tech: Career Insights

Taught by Lori Nishiura Mackenzie
The Women Transforming Tech series is focused on helping women interested in working in and staying in the tech industry.…

Career Path Counselor: Making It in Media and Entertainment

Taught by genConnectU
Learn how to break into the media and entertainment industry and create meaningful relationships along the way. Uncover and reflect…

Advanced Product Marketing

Taught by Jonathan Chang
At a basic level, product marketing is about determining who your users are, what they need, and how to align…

Interviewing for Product Management Jobs

Taught by Cole Mercer
Product management positions are fun, challenging, and lucrative—but the journey from first contact with recruiters to signing your offer letter…