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Vault’s Careers Blog covers working world news and trends, with advice and strategies for modern careerists. Careers Blog contributors advise on everything from cover letters to exit interviews, with an ear to the ground on recruiting trends, unemployment numbers, and the ever changing job market.

Contributors have included:

  • Cathy Vandewater: Cathy is an associate producer for Vault.com. A writer, editor, and serial intern, she holds a BFA in Writing from Pratt Institute.
  • Phil Stott: Phil Stott is currently Vault's consulting editor.  Originally from Scotland, he has lived in Eastern Europe, Asia, and the U.S., and has worked in fields such as consumer banking, education, and journalism.

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3 Tips for Cracking the Case Interview

Published: Tuesday, February 21, 2012

When it comes to interviewing, practice may not always make perfect, but it can certainly increase your chances of getting the job. That's especially true for case interviews—an interviewing technique that is pretty much mandatory in the consulting industry, [...] Read More >>

Would You Put a Resume on Pinterest?

Published: Friday, February 17, 2012

We've talked before about using social media tools to find a job. But usually, that means the Big Three: Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace. Just kidding! Of course, the (arguably) best site for job search social media is LinkedIn. And it's undoubtedly the [...] Read More >>

5 Steps to Taking Back Your Time at Work

Published: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Ever feel like you spend all your time in the conference room? Well, if you're high up on the executive food chain, you might. A new study of CEOs shows that 18 of their average 55-hour work weeks are spent at roundtables—and a mere 6 spent at their actual [...] Read More >>

In Defense of Office Romance

Published: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's day, Vault readers! In honor of this happiest (or most miserable) of holidays, here's a blast from the past—a little office lovin' advice from the authors of Office Mate, a book on "finding and managing romance on the job." We offer [...] Read More >>

10 Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid (Courtesy of One Very Bad Cover Letter)

Published: Thursday, February 09, 2012

Dear Vault readers, You may have caught our post on Joe Maddalone and his ill-fated introduction email to Morgan Stanley's CEO. Well one person definitely missed it: the NYU undergrad who wrote this epic fail of a cover letter to JP Morgan. In a plea [...] Read More >>

The Other Problem with Unpaid Internships

Published: Thursday, February 09, 2012

It goes without saying that unpaid internships offer no salaries or benefits. But did you know that unpaid interns have no basic protections under labor laws? This is something a lot of kids learn the hard way. I certainly did. I once worked a completely [...] Read More >>

Introverts: Not Necessarily Doomed?

Published: Tuesday, February 07, 2012

The death of Steve Jobs might have brought about the end of an era: that of the personality cult. For the last few years, big personalities and small (initially, at least) companies have dominated the market. Tech jobs—and culture—have created a new idea-central [...] Read More >>

Are Unpaid Internships Fair?

Published: Friday, February 03, 2012

Xuedan Wang, a former intern at Harper's Bazaar, worked for the magazine from August 2011 to December 2011. The position was full time, with hours topping out at 55 hours per week, but Wang received no payment for her labor. Now, the former intern is [...] Read More >>

Career Alternatives: Starting a Business to Fill a Void, Part II

Published: Thursday, February 02, 2012

The Daily Muse targets a tremendously under-served demographic: confident women who want insightful articles and career advice written just for them, who are fed up with the Cosmo diet of sex tips and how to drop a dress size. Vault spoke with CEO Kathryn [...] Read More >>

Career Alternatives: Starting a Business to Fill a Void

Published: Thursday, February 02, 2012

On September 6, 2011, a declaration was made to the masses that independent women who wanted to achieve career success would have their voices heard and their needs met with the creation of a new business. The Daily Muse, located at thedailymuse.com, [...] Read More >>

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