Vault Consulting Rankings: Five-Year Retrospective Post-COVID
It's been a busy few years, so we at Vault decided to take a look back at what's been happening in the consulting industry on the macro level.
Kaitlin McManus
Kaitlin McManus is Firsthand's Editor. She received her B.A. in English from Illinois Wesleyan University and her M.F.A. in Creative Writing from The New School. She has worked for a literary magazine and a publisher focused on nonfiction music titles. Now she writes career advice content for Firsthand’s Library (most notably for the undergrad blog) and creates many of the employer profiles featured on Firsthand.
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Planners for (Almost) Every Kind of Person
With 2025 upon us, it's time to get organized. Check out these paper planners that can help you get a hold on the new year.
4 Ways to Support Your Transgender Colleagues, During and After Pride
This Pride Month, we offer suggestions on how you can support your transgender colleagues in tangible, actionable ways in the workplace.
The Best EMEA and APAC Consulting Firms to Work For in 2023
We're pleased to announce our annual rankings for EMEA and APAC consulting firms, including the best firms to work for, practice area, diversity, and more!
7 Apps to Aid Your Legal Job Search
Searching for a job in the legal industry is stressful, no matter how you slice it. Check out these apps that can help you get organized and ace your interviews.
The Dark Side of Productivity
Productivity is something that most people strive for in their day. But too much of a good thing can have mental health repercussions.
Four Methods of Combatting Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is sneaky and insidious. Here are four methods for combatting it.
3 Tips for Balancing Life and Work While Working from Home
It's easy for work/life balance to feel out of whack when working from home. Check out these three tips to keep the scales from tipping too far.
Three Things to Consider When Asking for a Job Reference
Asking for a reference when job hunting can be a little awkward, so check out our tips on how to make the most of it.
3 Ways to Check in on Your Co-Workers’ Mental Health
The pandemic focused a spotlight on mental health in the workplace. We learned to be kinder, more patient, and to check in on our co-workers more often.