Elizabeth

Upskilling: The Key to Advancing Your Career If you’re like many people, you may have assumed that your formal education would equip you with everything you needed to succeed in your career. After all, you go to school, land a job, and then steadily climb the career ladder, right? But in reality, that’s not always … Read more

As someone who juggles two careers—freelance writing and life and success coaching—I can’t stress enough how crucial organizational skills are. Seriously, they’re a game changer. These skills are the backbone of how I manage my time, stay productive, deliver quality work on time, and, most importantly, keep my sanity intact. Organizational skills are not just … Read more

If you’re like me, you probably thought you’d learn everything you needed for your career in college, land a job, climb the ladder, and never have to take another course or further your education. But, as it turns out, that’s not the case. While college or other formal education does teach you a lot, the … Read more

Negotiation is part of everyday life—whether you’re discussing a raise, finalizing a deal, or even just picking a restaurant with friends. The reality? Nobody is born a negotiation expert. Like any skill, it takes time to learn, practice, and polish.Read on to learn the fundamental principles of negotiation and how to navigate workplace conversations with authority—so you always get the best deal. Knowing Negotiation SkillsLet’s first define what negotiation skills really are before we move … Read more

When you walk into a room of strangers, what do you do? Do you leap right into conversations, or do you hover back and observe? Your actions are frequently dictated by your personality—it plays an enormous part in how you live your life. Personality, however, is not all about social interactions; it’s intimately related to your personal development, relationships, and even your career. But what if you’re unhappy with the way your personality influences your actions and decisions? Good news: You can improve your personality. With effort, you can develop, change, and realize new possibilities—both in your personal and professional life In this post, we’ll discover why personality plays such a crucial role in growth and how … Read more

Programs like BlackRock’s Quantitative Master’s Internship Program have always been a big deal on Wall Street. First introduced as a pilot for summer 2024, this program is specially designed for grad students in analytics, computational finance, engineering, mathematics, and quantitative master’s programs. It gives them hands-on experience building and using cutting-edge quantitative and statistical models. What makes … Read more