MEG EMBRY WRITER

Just scribbling my way through Texas, Toronto, the Netherlands, and now, Colorado. Currently, I'm a full-time content writer specializing in higher ed, culture, and careers. 

I spend my off-the-clock time thinking about politics, religion, various philosophical baubles, raising decent kids, defeating fascists, and how to pull off my next ill-advised home renovation project. 

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TheBestSchools.org • 24th September 2021

How to Combat Passion Exploitation

So you want to go into a helping profession. Beware: Your passion for doing good might become a justification for your exploitation. Here's how to fight back.
TheBestSchools.org • 25th August 2021

The Great Job Migration

People are quitting their jobs and pursuing new careers at unprecedented rates. What gives?
TheBestSchools.org • 9th July 2021

Women with MBAs and The Big Business of Social Impact

Women with MBAs are using business to make the world a better place for the people they care about. Jennifer Neundorfer, co-founder of January Ventures, says women make up 80% of her company's investment portfolio. "Great founders solve problems that they see in the world. Women bring a fresh perspective on what those problems are."
TheBestSchools.org • 29th July 2021

Sexism, Diversity, and the Video Game Industry

The world of online gaming gets a bad rap for its toxic culture. Some game developers are working to change the culture from the inside out. Renee Gittins, executive director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), is one of them.
TheBestSchools.org • 10th August 2021

11 Job Interview Red Flags That Should Give You Pause

We've all seen the cringe ads calling for "gurus," "rockstars," and "ninjas." In fact, the use of "ninja" in job postings increased by 90% between 2017 and 2018 alone. But what does a corporate ninja even do?
TheBestSchools.org • 1st September 2021

Should You Get A Computer Science Degree Or Go To A Coding Bootcamp?

The technology talent gap is about to explode. Now is the time to start upskilling if you want to get in on the hiring frenzy. But what's the best way to do that?
TheBestSchools.org • 1st June 2021

Financial 101: Starting Your Career

"Always negotiate," said Claire Hunsaker, founder of the financial empowerment website askflossie.com. "It's expected. Do it nicely, with data."
TheBestSchools.org • 16th July 2021

How To Be Money-Savvy As a New Grad

We know: you're broke. That first-job salary doesn't stretch quite as far as you'd hoped. Don't let it stop you from being smart with your pennies. Here are 5 strategies that can help grow your money and set you up for long-term financial health.
TheBestSchools.org • 31st August 2021

Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Engineer

We asked engineers across industries to tell us what they wish they had known about engineering back when they were students.
TheBestSchools.org • 11th June 2021

Should You Get an MBA?

The pros and cons of an MBA, according to those who know.
TheBestSchools.org • 22nd July 2021

Should You Take a Mid-Career Internship?

As painful as it sounds, an adult internship could be your ticket to a new career.
TheBestSchools.org • 25th August 2021

How To Write A Persuasive Essay

So you've been assigned a persuasive essay: lucky you! This is your best shot at learning to influence people in every arena of your life. Here's how to do it.
TheBestSchools.org • 15th June 2021

How To Become A Social Worker

Everything practicing social workers wish someone had told them at the start of their careers.
TheBestSchools.org • 1st June 2021

How To Stay Motivated As an Online Student

Over a year into the pandemic, there's a new name for that vague, "ugh, can I just not?" feeling you're probably experiencing right now -- languishing. We can help.
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