Accounting is a great career path for people interested in finance who want to help businesses or people with their financial accounts. Yet there are so many options for accounting careers depending on who you’re interested in working for, what accounting skills you want to use, and your career goals. Do you want to focus …
Zoe Kaplan is a senior writer at Forage. Prior to Forage, she was a writer, editor, and community coordinator for Fairygodboss, the largest career community for women. Zoe earned a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University.
Her work has been featured in career sites The Ladders, Ivy Exec, The Female Quotient, Hive, and more.
Favorite Career Advice
There's no one perfect way to write a resume or cover letter. Stress less about the formatting, and focus more on showing the company how your skills and experience will be valuable to them.
Experience Highlights
- 4+ years experience writing about career advice and workplace trends
- 3+ years experience providing advice, support, and empowerment in online career communities, including Fairygodboss, the largest career community for women
Latest Articles
The job search is exciting because there are so many options for what you can do — but for the same reason, it can also be overwhelming. How can you figure out what you want to do if you don’t know what the job will be like? That’s where job shadowing comes in. Job shadowing …
What is Job Shadowing? Definition, Benefits, and How to Set It Up Read More »
The marketing career path is unique because it’s fitting for people with all types of interests and strengths. For example, very creative people might apply their writing skills to marketing careers in copywriting or email marketing. Data-oriented people in the field may use their technical skills to determine what marketing campaigns perform best. Marketing careers …
Work is so much more than your daily responsibilities: how you work, where you work, who you work with, and how success is measured are crucial qualities that can make or break how you feel about a job. When job hunting, it’s essential to consider how your personality factors into the role — especially if …
10 Best Jobs for Introverts (and How to Land Them) Read More »
Sometimes, we don’t get everything we want and need to respectfully ask for what we’re looking for. That’s where negotiation skills come in — and they’re not just for asking for the salary we think we deserve (even though they come in handy then). Negotiation skills are crucial for people in all different industries, especially …
If you’re feeling lost, confused, or anxious about the job search, a career assessment can be a helpful starting point to understand what kinds of careers might be a good fit for you. The best career assessments will consider multiple factors, like your interests, personality, skills, and goals, without requiring extensive research or preparation. In …
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No one likes conflict. When you disagree with a coworker, it can be awkward at best and lead to job dissatisfaction and even a threat to your position at worst. Conflict resolution skills are crucial to positive work relationships, success, and growth at work. But what exactly are conflict resolution skills? How can you cultivate …
How to Build Conflict Resolution Skills: Case Studies and Examples Read More »
Maybe you’re the friend who can spend hours tracking down a name someone can’t remember, or the person who always opts for word games or puzzles when they’re looking for an activity. If you’re naturally curious and love problem-solving, you’re an excellent fit for analytical jobs. Jobs for analytical thinkers require analytical skills like critical …
Generation Z, or people born between 1997 and 2012, has a bad reputation in the workplace. We’re often labeled “difficult” or “hard to work with.” According to Resume Builder, nearly 3 in 4 managers believe Gen Z is more difficult to work with than other generations. This attitude about Gen Z workers extends to hiring; …
‘Problems’ With Gen Z in the Workplace (From a Gen Zer) — And How to Fix Them Read More »
I’ve been told I fit a lot of the stereotypes of Gen Z in the workplace. I love my work-life balance and enjoy completely logging off when I finish my daily tasks. Like many other Gen Zers, I don’t value my job over other aspects of my personal life. I want salary transparency from companies …
8 Things You Need to Know About Gen Z in the Workplace, According to Gen Zers Read More »