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What can you gain by having a mentor? Is it better mental health? A promotion or pay raise? A road to smoother success? Spoiler alert: All of these may be true, but so is mentorship’s decline—and it could affect you, too.

Do you have a side hustle? If not, it might be time to start one! For the next edition of “Did You Know? with Gorick”, we’ll be learning from the nearly 20-year journey of an electrical engineer and a spiky seed and exploring how your observational skills could benefit your overall well-being.

In the new edition of “Did You Know? with Gorick”, make sure your laces are tied tight: We’ll be dribbling through what engineers and Air Jordan can teach us about using feedback to shoot for success and elevate your career.

Are you asking enough questions? This week, join me for the fourth edition of “Did You Know? with Gorick”, where we’ll dive into hand-holding chimpanzees, computers and communication, and why now is the time to ask: “Why do we do things this way?”

What happens when we’re willing to see a friend where others see a foe? In the third edition of “Did You Know? with Gorick”, prepare to learn what a remarkable NASA “computer” can teach us about our own careers in the face of rapidly advancing technology.

What can a former Wall Street trader teach us about standing out… and what does the construction industry have to do with it?

In the first edition of Gorick's newsletter, "Did You Know? with Gorick", learn about what the former President of Ford can teach us about rebounding from a layoff.

To “become your own professor” is to commit to the pursuit of self-development even when it looks completely different from how you’ve spent the last decade and a half. Society has set a low bar. Do just a bit more than the bare minimum and you’ll already be ahead—and will continue to stay ahead.

Learn how to facilitate effective book club discussions, including how to structure your meetings, how to encourage participation, and how to conduct icebreakers.

As college decision day nears, many students are asking themselves the same questions: How do I pick which college to go to? What makes one college better than another? How can I make an informed decision about my future, especially if no one in my family has pursued a higher education before? Harvard career adviser and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Gorick Ng offers advice for first-generation and/or low-income students navigating the college decision process.

Did your summer internship offer get withdrawn? Did your study abroad plans get canceled? Did the start date of your full-time job get pushed back? Here are 10 options for staying productive this summer.

Ever heard your manager say something like “I need this by EOW” or “Let’s save some dry powder” and thought… Huh?? Here’s a corporate jargon dictionary for all of your workplace needs (that means, this is what you’ll hear people say… and what they really mean).

Simple new year resolution tips for reaching your goals and boosting your career. Update your resume with your 2022 accomplishments so you don't forget.

What it looks like when a student struggles in school, from an academic and emotional perspective. More importantly, what educators can do to support these students.

Are you a student or new grad deciding which jobs to apply for? Or are you wondering how to create a list of potential employers? Here's a quick guide to help you out!

Scholarships and programs for first-generation college students and students from underrepresented/under-resourced backgrounds, such as Black/African American, Hispanic, and Disabled students.