Remote work is, without a doubt, here to stay.
One Gartner survey done in May 2021 found that more than 60 percent of white-collar employers were preparing for a hybrid office future, with just one percent indicating they planned to …
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Today's job search is nothing if not convenient. We can all sit in our beds wearing jammies, resumé at the ready, sending off applications as quickly as we can whip up the cover letters (and you should definitely spend some …
Today, networking is essential for anyone looking to advance their careers, and it's normal to feel uncomfortable when putting yourself out there in your professional life. When it's your career and livelihood on the line, it's easy to feel intimidated …
November 11 marks Veterans Day, a moment out of the year to pause for reflection and pay homage to the people who protect and serve our nation. In times of deep national polarization, this day also serves an opportunity to …
While the cultural embrace of Pride every June represents positive momentum toward acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, employers have an obligation to do more than change corporate logos to rainbow colors for a month.
LGBTQ+ hiring and allyship is yearlong.
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Informational interviews are an often ignored aspect of the job search. For unemployed individuals, college seniors, and disgruntled employees, the stress of the job search makes something like an informational interview, which often does not result in a job offer, …
Like many other international students, I was very focused on the academic part of student life when I arrived in the U.S. In my junior year of college, I suddenly felt this job-seeking urgency. I was only a couple of …
The old saying “It's not what you know, it's who you know” might hold more truth than new college graduates realize.
One study revealed that about 85% of jobs are filled through networking and referrals. And even with millions of …
Let’s say you’re conducting a job search and aiming for an annual salary of $100,000, but a company you’ve interviewed with offers you $87,000. You could grudgingly accept it, walk away, or try to negotiate.
You decide to negotiate and …
Your contract with a new employer defines your position, earning potential, and career trajectory within an organization. It attaches expectations to the role and establishes your position within the corporate hierarchy. From the job title to the compensation package and …
