Apologizing for Being Nervous in an Interview: Is It a Good Idea?

It might be your first interview, or maybe you’ve lost count of how many you’ve had by now. Feeling nervous in a job interview happens to professionals at all levels, especially when that job opportunity means so much to you. Perhaps your …

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Be True to Your Strengths: On Mentorship from the President, Maryland Region of Howard Hughes

Kristi Smith, President of the Maryland Region at Howard Hughes, credits a network of supportive women for playing a large part in her career progression. Before joining Howard Hughes in 2023, she was the Executive Vice President of Development at …

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Cross-cultural Communication and Other Essential Soft Skills for International Students

Have you heard of soft skills? What about cross-cultural communication? Soft skills are non-technical skills that are necessary for personal and professional success, and cross-cultural communication is one crucial soft skill for people living, studying, or working in the US …

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Leveraging the Power of Small Talk as an International Student in the US

Networking is important in many industries in the US. In fact, studies show that most jobs in this country are acquired through personal connections. The term networking can be broad and daunting for anyone, but it presents additional challenges for …

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7 Tips on Generational Wealth and How to Build It

Establishing generational wealth certainly feels like the ultimate test of financial prowess, and frankly, depending on your lifestyle, learning how to build generational wealth can be pretty vital. Tech evolution, political instability, climate change; there’s a lot going on that …

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Overcoming Adversity: 5 Ways to Turn Challenges into Opportunities

“You can do things you never thought possible,” Tina Feijóo tells us while reflecting on her upbringing.

As her story unravels, these words couldn’t ring truer.

Due to family hardships, Tina left her childhood home in Tucumán, Argentina at 17 …

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Mentra Event Recap: Inside Tips to Landing Your Dream Job

On October 17, 2024, Mentra partnered with Boeing to host an exclusive workshop for our neurodivergent community titled “Inside Tips to Landing Your Dream Job.” This event provided invaluable insights into crafting an impactful resume, deciphering job descriptions, and steering …

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International Job Interview Questions

Do you want to move abroad and work internationally?

A job interview can make or break your chances of landing your dream role. That’s why it’s essential to prepare thoroughly.

To do so, you need to practice and ace these …

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Careers for Neurodivergent Strengths: Excelling as a Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how humans and machines communicate, and at the heart of this transformation lies Natural Language Processing (NLP). For neurodivergent individuals with a knack for pattern recognition, linguistic curiosity, and creative problem-solving, NLP offers a dynamic …

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How to Advocate for Yourself at Work as a Woman

Do you ever find yourself hesitating to speak up at work? Maybe you’ve thought, “I’ll just let my boss notice my hard work,” or “I don’t want to seem pushy.” 

Many women feel this way, and it’s not surprising—self-advocacy can …

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