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McKayla Girardin

Writer

McKayla Girardin is an NYC-based writer with Forage. McKayla is experienced at transforming complex concepts into easily digestible articles to help anyone better understand the world we live in. McKayla is passionate about writing high-quality content that matters and helping others find fulfillment in their careers.

McKayla received her B.A. in Political Science and Russian from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine - her hometown. Outside of her professional writing, she loves writing poetry and short fiction and often spends too much time in used bookstores. McKayla also is a voracious reader and a collector of antique books and vinyl.

Favorite Career Advice

Your starting point is not your ending point. Be open to new opportunities to learn and grow.

Experience Highlights

  • 2+ years of experience writing in the finance and business space.

Latest Articles

Guide to Working at HSBC

Working at HSBC can be a rewarding and challenging career choice for anyone interested in banking and financial services. As an international bank with locations all across the globe, HSBC provides ample opportunities for career growth and development. What Is HSBC? HSBC is the eighth-largest bank in the world by assets and operates in 64 …

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What Is an Expenditure?

An expenditure is a purchase of services or goods. Everyone experiences expenditures in their day-to-day activities, like buying groceries. However, in business and accounting, expenditures are a bit more complicated.  In this guide, we’ll go over:  Showcase new skills Build the confidence and practical skills that employers are looking for with Forage’s free job simulations. …

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What Does a Financial Analyst Do?

A financial analyst is a finance professional who guides business and economic decisions. Some financial analysts work at investment banks, facilitating large transactions between corporations, while others track product or service performance and make recommendations to improve profits. What Is a Financial Analyst? In general, a financial analyst analyzes finances, but they use this analysis …

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