You did it! You wowed your interviewers with your cover letter, work history, and interview. They want you to join their team. It’s exciting to be paid for your work, but is the pay worth it? Too many people don’t get paid what they’re worth for one simple reason – they don’t ask! Salary negotiations …
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Preparation and practice are key strategies to increase your confidence for any interview. Check out our video guide to job interviews. This video details strategies before, during and after a job interview. Common questions and how to answer them are also covered. Remember that you’re interviewing because they saw promise in you. While it’s normal to …
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Graduation is just around the corner! In our previous blog post, we discussed getting started from scratch with the job search – what to think about, resources available to Catamounts, and how to search for the job that suits you best. In this week’s installment, we’ll discuss tips on: Resumes Your resume and cover letter should be tailored …
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What’s next? That’s the question many seniors are asking themselves as their undergraduate education is winding down. Remember, you have many options when it comes to approaching life after college, such as: Work Immediately If you are looking to work immediately after graduation, Handshake is a great place to find jobs available right now. If you …
Applying for a job or internship? In most cases, employers will call your references. For most other competitive opportunities, chances are you will need strong and descriptive letters of recommendation to help set you apart from other applicants. Think you might apply to graduate or professional school, or for a national fellowship? Letters of recommendation …
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