All the hard work, patience, and interviewing that you have put into your job search can make finally receiving a job offer an emotional one. For some of us, one of the emotions we feel upon securing a job offer is disappointment –not because the job isn’t what we were looking for, but because we … [Read more...] about 9 Tips to Negotiate Your Salary and Compensation Package
You recently updated your resume, you’re applying to more jobs than you can count, and when it’s interview time, you are dressed to impress, and yet….no job offer. What’s going on? For better or worse, your professional presentation is a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Even when you are … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Ways to Stop Selling Yourself Short
Job fairs can be a nerve-wracking experience, but they don’t have to be! The businesses that attend job fairs are coming to your school with the intent to hire –and with any luck, the person they hire will be you! Here are 6 tips to stand out in the (literal) crowd: 1. Dress for the Job You … [Read more...] about 6 Simple Tricks to Nail Your Next Job Fair
Job searching has come a long way since paper applications –where walking into a business and filling out an application on the spot was in vogue. Today, we have the internet! Advancements in technology have made online job searching quick, easy and convenient. On the other hand, searching through … [Read more...] about Getting to the Bottom of Generic Job Titles
There is a common misconception that searching for a job is as simple as searching open positions on job boards and hitting the "apply" button, but that is not the case. In today’s competitive market, the process of finding a job encompasses activities such as researching prospective employers, … [Read more...] about Finding a Job Through….Facebook? Why Your Social Media Presence Matters
You’ve landed your first office role. Congrats and welcome to the corporate world! Working in any new environment will bring a lot of anxiety and a lot of questions: What should I be anticipating? What should I wear? How should I prepare? Are there any office faux pas I should avoid? What does … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Help you Transition Into an Office Environment
Each January we all make resolutions on ways we can be our best selves in the new year. For those of us who are starting to feel like our jobs are getting a little stale and are considering looking for a new one, here are a few questions to ask yourself when deciding if a career change is right for … [Read more...] about Is It Time for a Career Change? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions
