Derek Loosvelt
Derek Loosvelt is Vault's senior finance editor. Derek has a BS in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in creative writing from the New School. His writing has appeared in several online and print publications. Previously, he worked in investment banking as an M&A analyst and associate.
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Job Search Advice for International Students for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
We spoke with international student career expert Marcelo Barros about the state of the international student job search, the H1-B visa lottery, and more.
Job-Search Strategies for International Students Who Didn’t Win the 2022 H-1B Lottery
To better understand the options available to students who didn’t win an H-1B visa this year, we spoke with international student career expert Marcelo Barros.
How International Students Can Improve Their Chances of Getting H-1B Visas
This year’s H-1B visa registration season is well underway. Here's what international students need to be doing now.
Essential International Student Job-Search Strategies for 2022
Here, we discuss what international students can do to improve their chances of securing great jobs in the U.S. after graduation.
How the Delta Variant Is Affecting Employees and Employers
The Delta variant is spreading—and so, again, is FOMU (the fear of meeting up). Find out how Delta and FOMU are affecting employees and employers nationwide.
How ‘The Great Resignation’ Will Affect Companies and Your Career
Millions of workers are re-evaluating their careers post-pandemic—and many are going freelance. Find out what this means for jobs, employers, and your career.
Why Fintech Is Growing So Fast and How to Break Into This White-Hot Industry
Fintech is one of the fastest-growing industries and most desirable to work in. Find out why it's on the rise and how to position yourself for a fintech job.
The Big Post-Covid Interview Question and How to Answer It
Here's the one question you're sure to receive in any post-Covid job interview—along with how to nail it.
How to Stay Focused and Mentally Healthy at Work
We spoke with Potential Project Founder and CEO Rasmus Hougaard about his company's new study on mind-wandering, and how to improve mental focus and wellbeing.
22 Interview Questions You Need to Nail to Work for Elon Musk
Here are the behavioral and technical questions you'll need to answer to land an internship with SpaceX.