Neurodivergence at a Glance

The Inclusive Workplace Series

When considering diversity and inclusion in the workspace, oftentimes our first thoughts are towards racial, gender, or physical disability prejudice or discrimination. It’s easy to get caught up in the physical manifestation of diversity, but one …

By Angel Odukoya
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U.S. Employer Tips for Hiring Hopkins International Students 

Disclaimer: The following does not constitute legal advice. Employers should consult their general counsel and/or qualified outside immigration counsel for guidance on all immigration employment matters and develop a hiring strategy that includes international candidates. 

I just interviewed an international student …

By Kayla Goldstein
Kayla Goldstein
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Dear Hiring Managers, Please Reject Us! 

As a university student eagerly navigating the world of internships, I am writing to you with a heartfelt request—one that I believe echoes the sentiments of my peers: Please, if you do not find us suitable for a position, reject …

By Vibha Sathesh Kumar
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Employee Resource Groups For Black Employees: What You Need To Know

Employee resource groups (ERGs) have been around since the 1960s when Black employees at Xerox banded together to tackle racial tensions in the workplace. Such groups are becoming more important now as gender, racial and political issues influence everyone. The …

By Vibha Sathesh Kumar
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Seasons Greetings! What Our Students are Thankful For at Work

As the cold nights begin to fill with warmth of celebration, and the holiday lights overtake the streetlights, we can’t help but feel the holiday spirit. There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than to take a step back …

By Angel Odukoya
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Job Descriptions 101: How to Capture the Eye of a Hopkins Applicant

With the rise of a new recruiting season, we wanted to look into what attracts someone to a job description/listing. More specifically, we wanted these answers to be from Hopkins students to truly get to the bottom of “What do …

By Angel Odukoya
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Why [Not] Us? Top Reasons Our Students Accepted Or Rejected Internship Offers

With summer nearing its end, summer internships coming to a close, and a new internship recruiting season upon us, there’s a question we’re pondering: what makes a student accept or reject an internship offer?

When considering possible answers to this …

By Angel Odukoya
Angel Odukoya
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