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McKayla Girardin

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McKayla Girardin is an NYC-based writer with Forage. McKayla is experienced at transforming complex concepts into easily digestible articles to help anyone better understand the world we live in. McKayla is passionate about writing high-quality content that matters and helping others find fulfillment in their careers.

McKayla received her B.A. in Political Science and Russian from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine - her hometown. Outside of her professional writing, she loves writing poetry and short fiction and often spends too much time in used bookstores. McKayla also is a voracious reader and a collector of antique books and vinyl.

Favorite Career Advice

Your starting point is not your ending point. Be open to new opportunities to learn and grow.

Experience Highlights

  • 2+ years of experience writing in the finance and business space.

Latest Articles

14 Marketing Analyst Interview Questions (With Answers)

Marketing analyst interview questions aim to see if you have the technical skills to research and manipulate data and the soft skills to communicate your findings effectively. Although the day-to-day role of a marketing analyst can vary, there are some questions interviewers just love to ask.  We’ve compiled some of the most common interview questions …

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Loan Officer vs. Underwriter: What’s the Difference?

When talking about mortgages, the difference between a loan officer vs. underwriter can be blurry; both professionals help customers secure residential or commercial mortgage loans. However, underwriters work in a variety of other financial services besides mortgages, like the insurance industry and investment banking. Similarly, loan officers can specialize in different types of loans, such …

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Loan officer vs. underwriter: what's the difference?
Commercial Banking vs. Investment Banking

Both commercial and investment banks offer financial services and products to businesses, corporations, government organizations, and institutions rather than individuals or families. One primary difference between commercial banking vs. investment banking is that investment banks typically raise money by selling securities (like stocks and bonds). On the other hand, commercial banks use consumer deposits to …

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Retail vs. Commercial Banking: What’s the Difference?

Retail banks provide financial services like checking accounts and mortgages to individuals and small businesses. On the other hand, commercial banks work with commercial entities — businesses, governments, and institutions — and offer a range of services and products, such as investment management and savings accounts.  So, what explains the difference between retail and commercial …

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Retail banking vs commercial banking