One of the best ways to figure out if a job is right for you is to try it out. While many people do that through an internship, not everyone can commit to one. That’s where Forage comes in. Our virtual job simulations let you test-drive a job without a summer or semester-long commitment. Many …
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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For most people searching for their first job, a high-paying entry-level role is exactly what they’re looking for. But not everyone knows what makes an entry-level role high-paying, where to find one, or how to land it! So, we’re covering what entry-level, high-paying jobs are and what you can do to increase the odds the …
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As you’re planning your post-college life, you may wonder what the best jobs for college students with no experience are. What you’re looking for are entry-level jobs — entry-level typically refers to a professional job that requires no previous experience in that field. They’re usually for recent college graduates, in that a relevant degree is …
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A career in auditing is what “trust but verify” looks like in action. Auditors are the last line of defense from financial fraud and mismanagement and it’s up to them to ensure the defenses are functioning. A career in auditing can be a great fit for you if you’re curious, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with …
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When you’re searching for a data job you want your resume to shine. And while tailoring yours to the job description is a good way to go, you know you’re not the only person who’ll do that. Having experience in a data job is ideal, of course, but not everyone has time for a data-specific …
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Psychologist is, of course, one of the great jobs for psychology majors. But not everyone who studies the mysteries of the human mind wants to work with clients or be in a counseling or therapy career. So, what kinds of jobs for psychology majors are there for people who don’t want to become a psychologist? …
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Communicating is something we all do, though some of us do it better than others! And if you’re studying communications or have thought about it, you may be wondering what jobs for communications majors are out there. While nearly every job on the planet involves some level of communication, some jobs are tailor-made for communications …
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Whether you’re a new graduate looking for your first teaching job or someone who wants to make a career change to education, you need to include teaching skills on your resume. But how do you include your teaching skills on your resume without resorting to a laundry list of skills? While you probably can’t include …
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Though machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) have been around a long time and have replaced some jobs, it’s only recently that many people started asking, “What jobs will AI replace, and is one of them mine?” And with good reason. While the general consensus has been that AI or robots would mostly replace manual …
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When it was your turn to select a major, you may have chosen business, thinking it would give you the most job options when you graduated. And, ultimately, that’s correct! For those with a business degree, jobs are plentiful. However, there are so many options that you might be a bit overwhelmed trying to figure …