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Women in Leadership Profiles

Meet Rose Martinelli, An Original Forté Board Member

by Meredith Hunt

From opera singer to dean of admissions at top business schools to higher ed consulting, Rose Martinelli has built a career on the belief that every woman has a right to leadership – she just has to do the work.   Early…

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College Student

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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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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Career Advancement

Office Politics Is Critical to Get Ahead

by Meredith Hunt

Office politics can be frustrating, but ignoring it is a career detriment. Instead, learn what office politics is and how to use it to benefit yourself and your workplace.

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MBA - About the MBA

MBA Financing 101: Important Things to Consider

by Nicolas Echegaray, Juno

Want to get your MBA, but wondering how you’ll pay for business school? We can help! Get tips on your financing options from a student loan industry insider.

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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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