With the personal statement, students don’t have a firm idea of what they’re being asked to do and what the audience might ...

Writing about yourself can be a challenge! Most applicants write 8–10 drafts of their personal statement before finalizing it. The tips below are meant to provide a starting point to help you begin ...

For many medical school applicants, the personal statement is the most intimidating part of the application. Most students want to write something meaningful but struggle to decide what ...

You may be almost done with high school and are getting ready to apply to your dream college. Or maybe you are already enrolled in your undergraduate studies and are in the process of applying to ...

Long gone are the days of staring at blank Google Docs — or Microsoft Word; to each their own — when tackling graduate school applications. As deadlines draw closer, students may struggle with how to ...

A friend of mine who’s thinking about retirement told me over lunch that they recently read a book titled, “How To Retire and Not Die.” Intrigued, I purchased a copy and read it. Excellent. The book’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. When people hear the term personal brand statement, they often ...

When applying for jobs, your resume is often the first opportunity to make a lasting impression on potential employers. While a well-structured format and solid work experience are essential, a ...