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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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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8 Reasons To Pursue an Internship
Wondering if you should go to the Internship Hop (I-Hop)? Here are eight reasons to check out the internship possibilities! 1.) Gain experience Not only is an internship a great experience to list on your resume, but it’s also a great opportunity to learn more about your chosen field. 2.) Test out a career field …
Savvy Seniors: Resume Writing- Some Things to Consider
Drafting a resume can be daunting, but if you’re not going to take the time to do it well, don’t bother at all. Competition is tough out there, so get it right. Here are a few things to consider: Limit the experience you include Only include the most relevant work experience, the stuff that pertains …
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