A mortgage underwriter is a pivotal person in the process of taking out a loan to buy a home. Simply put, they approve or reject a borrower’s loan application. When you apply for a mortgage, you ask a lender for the loan. A mortgage lender then looks to an underwriter to determine if the lender …
An insurance underwriter combs through an insurance application to gauge the applicant’s risk and determine whether to extend coverage. Through the underwriting process, an underwriter also figures out how much the insurance policy will cost and the limits of the coverage. Insurance underwriters make decisions about various types of insurance, including auto, homeowners, life, disability, …
Accountants are key figures in helping organizations and people keep their finances in order. For instance, they might ensure a company’s financial records are correct and legal or file someone’s annual tax returns. In other words, they handle accounting or money matters. But what does an accountant do in their day-to-day work life? In this …
When it comes to the job search, there’s plenty of competition. While tailoring your cover letter and resume helps you stand out, having a solid professional network can be crucial to securing an offer. So, what is networking? Networking is an important tool to use throughout your career. Whether you’re beginning from scratch or strengthening …
A certified public accountant (CPA) is an accounting professional who passed the CPA exam and met their state’s experience and education requirements for licensure. A CPA can hold a variety of different job titles, such as tax accountant, financial analyst, auditor, chief financial officer, and accounting professor. As of August 2022, nearly 666,000 people in …
A finance career can be personally and financially rewarding. It can also require long hours and high stress. We spoke to industry experts to determine: Is finance a good career path? The short answer: Yes, if you’re looking for a high-paying position with a certain level of job stability — and you genuinely enjoy the …
Lyft is one of the most popular ride-hailing services in the U.S., simultaneously helping riders get around and allowing drivers to earn extra cash. But there’s much more to working at Lyft than driving in your spare time. This guide will walk you through what you should know if you’re considering working at Lyft. What …
Separating truth from fiction can be difficult. There’s so much information floating around, it’s hard to know what to believe — especially when it comes to a job search. Knowing what hiring managers are looking for — and what they aren’t looking for — during the recruitment process can be the key to finding success …
When you’re interviewing for a job, you know you’ll be answering most of the questions. After all, the recruiter or hiring manager is trying to determine if you’re a good fit for the role. But interviewing is a two-way street and the end of the interview is often your chance to ask the hiring manager …
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After completing his undergraduate degree in History at University College London, Alex Aristides decided to go see the world and spent a gap year in Hong Kong. He used this as an opportunity to work on his personal and professional development. During his year in Hong Kong, he worked full-time as a gap tutor at …
