A top recruiter on what anyone can see after 30 seconds with your resume

I don’t look through stacks of resumes anymore. I hate paper. I do everything online.

There has been for many decades, a mysterious Wizard of Oz-type viewpoint of the recruiting world that I think is somewhat misappropriated. People seem to be truly fascinated by what goes on behind the curtain, when in reality, recruiters aren’t running the covert operation many think. “Does this candidate seem like they stand a chance of being a good match for this role? If yes, proceed to next step. If no, reject.”

I’ll highlight how I personally absorb a resume. I should preface this by saying that currently I primarily recruit for senior-level software engineers. In my past life I recruited for PMs, MBAs, finance, sales, and pretty much all of it. Everything I’m about to say broadly applies to all of these fields. I also was a campus recruiter, and you read resumes of new grads a bit differently since experience is less meaty. So for non-new grads, here’s how it goes in my brain: Continue reading

How to Ask for the Job Title You Deserve

Black businesswoman in conference room with co-workers

Black businesswoman in conference room with co-workers

Your job title isn’t everything — but it does matter. When you’re offered a new role, or have been in the same position for some time, how should you think about what title you deserve? How do you decide whether it’s worth negotiating? If you don’t think you can get a raise, should you even ask for a change in your title? And what about the other side of the coin: How should you respond if your boss offers you a promotion in title — with no raise? Continue reading

COTE D’IVOIRE – Etudes aux Etats-Unis

img_1663EducationUSA Abidjan fournit des conseils précis, complets et à jour sur tous les établissements agréés d’enseignement supérieur aux États-Unis. Nous conseillons aux étudiants par le biais de séances de groupe, des visites scolaires et de sensibilisation des universités, des foires, des consultations individuelles, e-mail, téléphone et les médias sociaux. Nous pouvons répondre à vos questions au sujet de l’étude de premier cycle et deuxième cycle, l’application et le processus d’admission, le financement de votre formation, la qualification pour les visas d’étudiants et la préparation à l’étude aux États-Unis. Nous accueillons les futurs étudiants, les parents et les éducateurs pour en apprendre davantage sur les possibilités d’éducation aux États-Unis: nous pouvons vous aider à faire vos meilleures décisions.

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L’administration Trump reporte l’application du “Startup visa” d’Obama

YALI 2016Les entrepreneurs étrangers devront s’accrocher à leur H-1B ou E-2. Le Département de la Sécurité Intérieure (DHS) a indiqué dans un memo publié en ligne lundi 10 juillet que l’entrée en vigueur d’une règle adoptée sous Barack Obama permettant aux entrepreneurs dirigeant des startups prometteuses de venir ou de rester aux Etats-Unis serait reportée au 14 mars 2018. Et peut-être abandonnée à l’issue d’une période de commentaires publics. La mesure devait entrer en vigueur le 17 juillet. Continue reading

Frances Messano: Following Her Heart From Wall Street To NewSchools Venture Fund

Frances-MessanoAlumna: Harvard Business School (MBA, ‘08) and
Harvard College (BA, Economics, ‘02)

A native of Brooklyn, Frances Messano benefited from having parents determined to ensure her success in life and a non-profit that opened the door to an exceptional education. After graduating from Harvard College, Frances started her career in finance but soon realized her work needed to align more closely with her values. She obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School (HBS) and, after strategic roles in consulting and at Teach for America (TFA), she landed at NewSchools Venture Fund (NSVF), a mission-driven venture philanthropy that invests in social entrepreneurs who are reimagining K-12 education. It’s a role that seems tailor-made for Frances, who brings her entire self to work…what she calls being “Fully Frances.” Continue reading

MA THÈSE EN 180 SECONDES – Attend the international contest “My Thesis in 180 Seconds”!

May 13th, 2017 at 2:30PM
MIT Bldg 34-101
50 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA

Sign up to watch MT180! MT180 is an international competition of scientific eloquence for PhD students. They present their research in 180 seconds, in French, showing their passion in an elegant and concise way. The U.S. is participating for the first time this year thanks to the Francophone Club at MIT and the Consulate General of France in Boston: you have the chance to be a part of the audience, and to vote on who you think is best!
To register, click HERE.

A 26-year-old African just became the First Black Female Neurosurgery Resident at Johns Hopkins

Nancy Abu-Bonsrah shares how she feels about being the first black female neurosurgery resident at Johns Hopkins, and what she plans to do in the future.

Last week, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah got some really good news: She was accepted into the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s neurosurgery residency program — the first black woman to do so in the 30-year history of the program.

“There was a rush of emotions,” Nancy tells Teen Vogue about her initial reaction to the news. She found out on “Match Day,” when medical students nationwide learn if and where they “match” for postgraduate residency programs, which they must complete before practicing medicine in the United States. A representative from Johns Hopkins tells Teen Vogue the school accepts three to five neurosurgery residents into its program each year. Continue reading

The World Bank Africa Knowledge Fest!

Join the World Bank for the first-ever Africa Knowledge Fest to explore with experts the most recent, relevant knowledge products and celebrate some of the most dynamic thinkers on Africa’s development today and enjoy a live musical performance by celebrated jazz bassist Richard Bona.
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 | 9:00am – 6:00pm
Where: The World Bank Headquarters | 1818 H Street, NW Washington | JDW Atrium & Preston Auditorium | Washington, DC | 20433
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Three Africans Shine in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List

succesThis year’s Forbes’ 30 under 30 list is brimming with ‘black excellence’. From entrepreneurs, to scientists, to media personalities and athletes, it is refreshing to see how much impact the black community is having on the world. What is most exciting is the three star Africans who have been featured on the list. Among this year’s finalists are Augusta Umamanzu-Nna (18), Kwame Onwuachi (26) and Yaa Gyasi (27). Continue reading