Excelsior University was founded in 1971 to make the transformative power of education accessible to all. This was our mission then. It remains our mission now.
We have taken note of several actions and headlines that may seem to call …
College and university students, recent graduates, and other early career candidates often face a critical decision: choosing between large and small employers. This choice can significantly influence their professional development, job satisfaction, and career trajectory.
This choice is even more …
In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Stanley, a financial coach and entrepreneur, to talk about her journey to financial freedom. Nicole shares how she paid off $30,000 of debt in 10 months, leveraged job hopping and a career …
Call a timeout with Rob Finkelstein, CEO and Founder of Alumni Direct and the host of the Athletes to Entrepreneurs Podcast. Find out what inspired Rob to become an entrepreneur and why he is so passionate about supporting athletes in life after sports. Plus, learn more about what inspired him to start his podcast around …
Dreaming of launching your career in the UK but don’t have a job offer yet? Don’t worry—you’re not out of options. If you’ve recently graduated from a top university, the UK’s High Potential Individual (HPI) visa could be your ticket …
Can I apply for CPT or OPT if the job is related to my minor? This is a common question for international students exploring internships or job opportunities in the US under F-1 work authorization.
While CPT (Curricular Practical Training) …
In this episode, I talk about how to use AI as your own personal career coach—especially if you’re a first-generation professional navigating the job search, interviews, and career growth on your own. I share how AI can help you get …
“I didn’t find Sonos. Sonos found me,” says David Muckle, Senior DevOps Engineer at the pioneering audio tech company. That unexpected beginning launched a career that defies the fast-paced, job-hopping norm of today’s tech world.
Straight out of college, David …
Managing an autoimmune disorder can feel like a second job — albeit a job that has zero pay and terrible benefits.
Just after my 15th birthday, a doctor diagnosed me with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) — an autoimmune disorder that causes muscle tissue …
Those who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have many challenges when it comes to working in many traditional office settings. Among other challenges, those who suffer with OCD may have challenges meeting certain expectations at work, dealing with coworkers or …
As a kid, Maleni Palacios had a long list of questions that no one could answer for her.
“I started asking myself, ‘Why are some countries rich? Why are some of them “poor”? What is this notion of a country …