Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers — also known as STEM careers — are plentiful and lucrative, but what if you have no idea which one to choose? Maybe you like math or science, but you’re unsure how those subjects translate to STEM careers. Or maybe you’d like to understand all the options of STEM …
Jenna Bellassai is the Lead Data Reporter at Forage. She has written about networking, careers in data fields, and salary negotiation for The Muse, Technical.ly Philly, and Generocity. She previously was a Senior Data Scientist at Guru, where she transformed and analyzed data to improve search ranking algorithms. Prior to that, she was a Data Scientist at Picwell, where she worked with health claim data to improve data-driven health insurance plan recommendations. She is also the former Media Coordinator for the Philadelphia chapter of Women in Data.
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Think about the type of work you enjoy doing, then pursue a career that will give you the opportunity to do that work on a daily basis. Choose a job that will support a lifestyle you find fulfilling.
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When exploring career paths, knowing the jobs with the highest satisfaction can help you define and set your personal career goals. You can then tailor your career preparation toward the roles that are most likely to be fulfilling for you. Fortunately, the jobs with the highest satisfaction span various industries and tax brackets, so you …
It’s clear that Generation Z is passionate about the environment and ensuring a sustainable planet. In fact, 67% of Gen Z respondents in a Pew Research Center survey said the climate should be a top priority. But what about in the workplace? Research shows that Gen Z wants to work for environmentally friendly companies. However, identifying …
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Congrats! The hiring manager was impressed with your application and wants to schedule a job interview with you. Taking a look at these common job interview questions and answers can help you prepare. Common Job Interview Questions and Answers (Sample PDF) We’ve come up with an ultimate guide to answering job interview questions and answers, …
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Nearly one in five U.S. job postings in 2023 doesn’t require a degree, up from 15% in 2021, according to LinkedIn. As an increasing number of employers shift to skills-based hiring, job seekers in the tech industry need to understand which skills employers consider the most essential skills for a job. Forage’s free job simulations …
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Recent research has suggested Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation ever. However, data from the NACE First-Destination Survey reveals that, when tasked with what to do after college, the vast majority of the class of 2021 primarily pursued traditional employment or graduate school within six months of graduating, not entrepreneurship or freelancing. New grads’ …