This past year, mint.com, a financial planning website, conducted a survey and created an infographic called, “Wage Wars: How Men & Women Negotiate Salaries.” Through their survey they found that 37% of men and only 26% of women negotiate their starting salary after landing a new position. Not only is there a gender gap, but …
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Savvy Seniors: Start "Relationship Building" Today!
Alumnae Alyson Welch shares her networking experience and advice What role has networking played in your career exploration and job search? Networking has played a huge role in my professional development. Four years ago, I moved to Madrid, Spain and had no idea what I was going to do. After a few months, I found …
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The Single Most Important Thing To Do After the Job Fair
Write a thank you note. Why? A prompt and sincere note of thanks helps you stand out among the hundreds of other people the employer met at the fair. It demonstrates that you’re sincerely interested and motivated about their company, it demonstrates your writing skills and it can make you more memorable than any other …
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Is the Job Fair for YOU?
Yes! Most people know that a Job Fair is for people seeking jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Did you know it is also for those who want to get ideas, explore options and gather information? You don’t have to be actively searching for specific job to attend. A key part of the career journey is …
World of Work: Allie Schwartz ’11, LinkedIn
Allie Schwartz ‘11 Relationship Management Specialist LinkedIn New York, NY Major: Community Entrepreneurship www.linkedin.com/in/allieschwartz How would you describe what you do on a typical day? I build and maintain relationships with our clients. I help ensure our clients see success from our tools and I am constantly in contact with them. I support a team …
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