What is consulting? The dictionary defines it as “providing professional or expert advice.” But there’s more to it than giving advice. For those early in their career, it’s a great way to learn more about an industry, a company, and figure out which career is right for you. In this guide, you’ll learn about the …
Rachel Pelta is the Head Writer at Forage. She was a Content Specialist at FlexJobs, writing articles for job seekers and employers who wanted to learn more about the world of flexible and remote work.
Before changing careers, Rachel worked in social services, helping ex-offenders find jobs. She conducted outreach to employers, taught clients how to search for jobs, and assisted with resume writing. As a supervisor she led a team of 15 direct reports, hired new staff, and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders.
Her work has been featured in Fast Company, HR News, The Ladders, MSN, and Money Talks News.
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Financial services is a broad sector that impacts everyone in big and small ways. And while you probably think of bankers and hedge fund managers, financial services touch small community banks and even nonprofits, too. This guide will help you understand what the financial services industry is (and isn’t!), the different types of financial services, …
What is a consultant and what does a consultant do? A consultant is someone who provides expert advice and guidance to a company or individual facing a challenge or trying to solve a problem. While this can include a wide variety of issues, consultants usually provide solutions to pressing business problems. Though it can take years …
If you plan on working in the U.S. as an accountant, you’ll likely want to become a certified public accountant (CPA). But what if you don’t plan on working in the U.S.? What if your career goals include living and working abroad? Fortunately, you don’t need to change your career plans. Instead, you may want …
A resume is mandatory to apply for almost every job you’ll ever want. And while you know a resume is a summary of your skills and work history, how you format your resume can play a crucial role in whether or not you’re selected for an interview. A functional resume is a type of resume …
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IT consulting (also called information technology consulting) is more than advising a company about which computers they should buy. It’s everything related to the information technology side of the business. From implementing new software to creating a plan to recover a crashed hard drive, IT consulting is a fast-growing career field. What Is IT Consulting? …
Information technology is a vast and growing field full of career opportunities — one of which is working as an information technology (IT) consultant. This person often plays an integral role in helping a company manage its IT infrastructure and advises leaders on how technology can influence the business’s success. This guide will help you …
A resume is a summary of your professional journey. It explains what you’ve accomplished, where you’ve worked, and what you’ve learned. But have you ever thought about the different types of resumes and which one you should use? If you didn’t realize there are different resume types, you’re in luck, because this guide covers the …
Data scientists evaluate and interpret data logically and with standardized methods. In a sense, this makes data scientists fortune tellers without the crystal ball. How? Data scientists analyze historical data to create a predictive model that helps their company and leaders make mission-critical decisions. So, what is a data scientist, and what does a data …
If your post-college or career plans include graduate school or research, there’s a good chance you’ll need a few recommendation letters from your professors. But recommendation letters for graduate school or fellowship programs are different from the ones a high school teacher writes for your college applications. So, the way you ask for a letter …