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National Stress Awareness Month: Strategies to Stay Calm and Focused at Work and School

by Rob Porter | April 17, 2025

April is National Stress Awareness Month! Here's how students and professionals can identify and manage stress in school and the workplace.

Takeaways from Our Survey of 10,000 Accountants: The Good, the Bad, and the Private Equity

by Derek Loosvelt | April 15, 2025

We recently surveyed thousands of accountants. This is what they told us about what life is like inside the top public accounting firms.

25 Best Accounting Firms to Work For in 2026

by Vault Careers | April 15, 2025

We surveyed 10,000 accountants. Find out which firm is the #1 overall best to work for, and which firms are best in compensation, culture, diversity, and more.

6 Irrational Career Fears and How to Overcome Them

by Rob Porter | April 11, 2025

Irrational career fears can stifle your professional growth. Here are some common fears and how to overcome them.

The ChatGPT Clause: How Firms Are Governing AI Use in Employment Contracts

by Travis Whitsitt | April 09, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we take a look at how firms are beginning to change employment contracts to govern AI use.

The "Unretirement" Wave: Retired Partners Blocking the Partnership Path

by Travis Whitsitt | April 08, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the trend of partners unretiring and its effects on promotion odds for current associates.

The Counteroffer Crisis: When Retention Efforts Backfire

by Travis Whitsitt | April 02, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the data on counteroffers and retention, and offer our advice to candidates.

The AI Shadow Workforce: Law Firms' Hidden Tech Transformation

by Travis Whitsitt | March 31, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the growing role of legal technologists in BigLaw firms and how candidates should react.

Should You “Fake it ‘Til You Make It” in Your Career?

by Rob Porter | March 26, 2025

Is "faking it 'til you make it" a viable strategy for your career? We examine this philosophy and give you strategies to help build confidence in the workplace.

The JD-MBA Exodus: Why More Graduates Are Choosing Startups Over BigLaw

by Travis Whitsitt | March 25, 2025

In this post by law editor Travis Whitsitt, we look at the increasing trend of JD/MBA graduates choosing startup jobs over law firms.