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7 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Career In Finance

by Lena Melentijevic

Finance can seem intimidating, especially if you think you’re not good at math or that it sounds like a foreign language. But let’s simplify it: you’re already engaging with finance every day without even realizing it.

Think about when a friend asks to borrow money—you’re assessing their risk. Or when you’re shopping and trying to get the best deal, you’re negotiating prices. Even things like buying auto insurance, figuring out inflation, or deciding how much to charge for babysitting involve financial thinking. And yes, even watching Shark Tank and wondering if you’d make a good pitch is a finance-related activity.

You’re savvier than you think! Programs like those offered by the Forté Foundation are dedicated to making this field more approachable and exciting, particularly for college students who may have not considered finance a viable career path.

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Business Women of Tomorrow

LinkedIn Live: Building A Standout LinkedIn Profile

Tiffany: Hi everyone, I’m Tiffany Schulze, the undergraduate Marketing Manager for Forte Foundation. Thank you so much for joining us for this amazing LinkedIn live. I’d like to introduce you to today’s host for building a standout LinkedIn profile, Haley and…

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Career Advancement

Show Your Worth: 6 Ways to Weave Technical Skills into Your Story

by Angela Guido

You know your worth is inestimable, right? You’re infinite and infinitely worthy just because you exist. But when you’re out there networking, job searching, and interviewing, it’s easy to forget that not everyone knows your heart, soul, and value-adds. It’s also…

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Business Women of Tomorrow

LinkedIn Live: Wellness Within – Mental Health Awareness Month

Tiffany: Hi everyone my name is Tiffany Schulze, I’m the Marketing Manager of Undergraduate Programs here at Forté. We’re so excited to have you join us today and I’d love to turn over this LinkedIn live session to our amazing host…

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Impact Stories

Why I Joined Forté and Why You Should Too

by Isabella Nally

Graduating from college and stepping into the professional world is a monumental transition. As I prepare to start my career in strategy consulting as an Associate at L.E.K. Consulting, I can’t help but reflect on the pivotal role that Forté has…

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Work/Life Effectiveness

Three Strategies to Retain High-Performing Employees

by Lauren D’Innocenzo, Ph.D., Drexel’s LeBow College of Business

Have you ever thought about leaving your job? If so, you’re not alone. According to recent reports, about 40% of U.S. workers have considered quitting their jobs in the next 3-6 months[1]. The hard truth is that many employees feel undervalued…

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