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Fixer-Uppers of Finance: How Private Equity Turns Struggling Companies into Gold

04

Nov

All Posts, Businesses, Careers, Finance

Fixer-Uppers of Finance: How Private Equity Turns Struggling Companies into Gold

ra2studio via iStockPhoto Imagine private equity firms as house flippers. They seek properties, or businesses in this case, that have sturdy foundations but deteriorated interiors. Then, they give them a strategic renovation and sell them for more money after the value has been restored. In financial terms, this process is…

Second Thoughts on Pre-Med? What About Healthcare Consulting?

30

Oct

By Sasha Eckler

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Second Thoughts on Pre-Med? What About Healthcare Consulting?

demaerre via iStockPhoto It is difficult to come across a student on Vanderbilt’s campus who has not heard about the infamous Gen Chem class. With 700+ students enrolled in CHEM 1601 this semester, many of them with their sights set on a future career in medicine, and 1,723 members of…

Turning Connections into Careers: Mastering LinkedIn Networking

20

Oct

By Avery Zenz

All Posts, Careers, Technology

Turning Connections into Careers: Mastering LinkedIn Networking

hocus-focus via iStockPhoto Did you know that 85% of jobs are filled through networking? Even more striking, CNBC reports that 75% of positions are never advertised publicly. These numbers highlight a powerful truth in today’s job market: who you know often matters just as much as what you know. That’s…

We Asked Vanderbilt Students Why They Chose Their Major

14

Oct

By Isabella Yalif

All Posts, Careers, On Campus

We Asked Vanderbilt Students Why They Chose Their Major

Photo by Isabella Yalif It’s that time of year. Course selection is approaching. Advisor meetings are happening. All the while, students are asking themselves how the choices they make today are going to set themselves up for a career. To tie these ends together, we looked at college majors. A college…

Beyond the Stage: The True Value of a Blair School of Music Degree

06

Oct

By Sanket Vankayalapati

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Beyond the Stage: The True Value of a Blair School of Music Degree

Photo by Sanket Vankayalapati Deciding on a major—or even a minor—can be daunting, especially in an era where that choice comes with the question, “What will you do with that degree?” For students at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music, like myself, this question isn’t hypothetical; it’s immediate, pressing, and often…

03

Oct

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, Careers, On Campus

The What, Why, and How of Consulting

courtneyk via iStockPhoto Right around this recruitment season, there’s lots of talk circulating about consulting. Recruiters coming to campus, Summer 2026 internships being posted on LinkedIn, but what even is consulting? To answer that question, I've compiled student testimony, general information, and consulting resources at Vanderbilt for those considering starting…

Is a Master’s Degree Worth it? We Asked Owen Graduate Students

11

Aug

By Nicolette Tolitano

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Is a Master’s Degree Worth it? We Asked Owen Graduate Students

nirat via iStockPhoto Deciding whether or not you should pursue your master’s degree can be difficult. Typically, people don’t pursue further education because they love sitting in classrooms. Frankly, master’s degrees are impressive on résumés. But most times, people are enthralled by the idea of more time—another year or two…

Ghost Jobs: The Haunting Reality of Fake Job Postings

23

Mar

By Madison Keezer

All Posts, Analysis, Careers, Economyeconomy, internship, jobs, keezer

Ghost Jobs: The Haunting Reality of Fake Job Postings

Cecilie_Arcurs via iStockPhoto Do you ever feel like the job market is so scary it’s supernatural? You’re not alone. So-called “ghost jobs” are on the rise. These positions, which companies have no intention of actually filling, are discouraging and frustrating to applicants. Understanding what ghost jobs are and how to…

Return to Office: How it’s Reshaping Work, Wallets, and the Economy

02

Mar

By Madison Keezer

All Posts, Analysis, Careers, Economybusiness, economy, jobs, keezer

Return to Office: How it’s Reshaping Work, Wallets, and the Economy

ferrantraite via iStockPhoto During the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the workforce became accustomed to working from home. Gone were the days of standstill traffic during rush hour commute. Sweatpants during Zoom calls were here to stay. However, recent trends have indicated that the switch to working from home wasn’t the…