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  1. Getting Promoted

    There are different ways to get promoted (i.e. vacancy, organizational growth). A promotion is an investment in you, so your organization will want to be sure there’s a high chance of it paying off before they invest their time and money. In this ...
  2. OneTen

    Our society is divided by systemic inequities. Due to significant economic barriers and opportunity gaps, millions of Black individuals in the United States have been unable to fulfill their potential. OneTen connects Black talent with well-pa...
  3. What should I consider before choosing my major?

    Before making this choice, you should consider several factors: 1) your interests and passions 2) your skills and strengths and 3) your career goals and aspirations. Take the time to reflect and remember that it's okay to seek advice from family, ...
  4. Empower Work

    Are you experiencing workplace issues such as bullying/discrimination/harassment, getting fired or leaving a job, manager or coworker issues, burnout/anxiety/workplace stress, or unhealthy/unsafe/unequal working conditions? Empower Work will con...
  5. How can I supplement my degree?

    If your prior experience and current job isn’t aligned to your career goals, there are many ways to supplement your degree and bridge the gap between where you’re at in your career and where you want to be. Here are some suggestions: Network wi...
  6. Writing a Good Email

    Being able to write a good email or message on LinkedIn, Slack, etc. can be the difference between getting a prompt response or getting ignored. Good emails follow a similar pattern, so once you identify the pattern you’ll be able to adapt it to a...
  7. Asking HR about Tuition Reimbursement

    Are you unsure if your employer can help you pay for college? Don’t assume that there’s no tuition support or reimbursement policy. Don’t listen to a hunch from your co-workers as the policies may have changed. Take it upon yourself to find out th...
  8. Presidio MBA in Sustainable Solutions 🤝

    Are you thinking about continuing your education after the BA? We’re excited to announce that we will be continuing our partnership with Presidio Graduate School at the University of Redlands to offer Rivet School alumni (like Sarahi ) an 80% t...
  9. Take Inventory of your Professional Network

    You may not think you have a professional network, but there might be some people you haven’t considered yet. Let's brainstorm connections. Start by going through each item on the checklist and writing down everyone you can think of even if you ar...
  10. Balancing Work and School

    Balancing a job and schoolwork (among other priorities) can be quite challenging. In this article, we’ll talk about what you can do if your work schedule is interfering with your ability to make progress towards your degree. We know every situatio...