9 Tips to Negotiate Your Salary and Compensation Package

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...

Job Titles or Job Experience: Which Matters More?

While some job titles –like Retail Sales Associate – are straight-forward, others are much more unique. Even though some employers may state that the job title doesn’t matter, it may matter more than they realize. A job title is a key element of your professional...

6 Simple Tricks to Nail Your Next Job Fair

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:...

Getting to the Bottom of Generic Job Titles

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...

Finding a Job Through….Facebook? Why Your Social Media Presence Matters

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...