This summer, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work as an Operations and Human Resources intern at the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI). As an undergraduate student interested in a future career in Human Resources (HR), I was overjoyed to …

In today’s competitive job market, students are casting wider nets than ever before, submitting multiple applications to secure coveted positions. This trend expands their options but poses challenges for industries aiming to attract top talent. More applications, more opportunities for job offer rejection!   

Student …

Originally written by Erika Warren and Elena Verna for Reforge.

We work tirelessly on growth models for our companies, focusing on creating sustainable, predictable, and defensible tactics to ensure lasting success. Yet when it comes to our own careers, we …

Written by:

Ashley A. Schantz, Sr. Director of Undergraduate Education, Life Design Lab

Jason Trageser, PhD, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Neuroscience

Scientists need to be able to communicate their research to a broad audience. This is essential because everyone benefits …

In 1979, the University of Texas Medical School at Houston faced a unique challenge. After a rigorous selection process, they had identified their class of 150 students. However, a sudden legislative mandate forced them to expand the class size by …

In the landscape of modern workplaces, we have moved past the belief that only specific majors lead to success in specific roles. Although industry-aligned education is undoubtedly valuable, the talent that lies outside of traditional majors considered for a role can’t (and shouldn’t!) be ignored. Tech …

Nine faculty, staff members, and students from Johns Hopkins University and Medicine have been selected to receive the 2023 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Community Service, a special honor recognizing those whose commitment to others embodies King’s legacy …

Given Fall Recruiting season is about to come to a close, we know that a lot of our hiring partners are preparing job and internship offers or have already made them. And where there are offers there are…rejections. According to …

When reviewing job applications, a rubric can serve as an effective, standardized scoring framework to help assess and evaluate candidates. Rubrics make it easier to keep track of the skills and qualifications that you’re looking for in a candidates when …

While reviewing applicant materials, you may be asking yourself: How do I ensure that I’m making fair and unbiased decisions, while meeting my hiring goals?  This guide provides some best practices for how to do just that: 

Use a screening …