Salary negotiation for your first professional role can be challenging, but avoiding common pitfalls is essential for starting your career on solid financial footing. Career experts consistently identify specific mistakes that new professionals make when discussing compensation, often stemming from …

Giving and receiving feedback is an art and a science. It’s such an important precursor to growth, and yet most people dread it. Perhaps you’ve been lambasted and degraded by others, or perhaps in the past you gave someone feedback …

Despite how it may look, given the parades and the parties and the glitter, Pride Month is a bittersweet occasion. While yes, of course it’s important to get out there and celebrate how far we’ve come, it’s just as important …

Here’s a practical, plain-English listicle of the 20 most popular jobs for new graduates with business administration or management majors. Notice that many of these roles don’t technically require the degree—but the skills you gain in business programs (analysis, communication, …

Career experts share practical strategies for transforming temporary positions into lasting careers in science and engineering fields. The path from seasonal employment to permanent roles requires strategic skill development, relationship building, and demonstrating value beyond basic job requirements. By mastering …

Employee Resource Groups, also known as affinity groups or diversity groups, are voluntary, employee-led organizations within a company that focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. These groups are typically formed around shared characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, gender, …

Job searching can be stressful, whether you’re a first-time job seeker or a seasoned professional looking for a change of pace. Between tailoring your resume, filling out endless applications, and preparing for interviews, the entire process can feel like a …

In today’s world, career stability isn’t what it used to be. Entire industries can shift in just a few years. New technology may also change how you work, and global events can turn strong markets upside down overnight. So how …

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

Starting your career is exciting for sure but it can also feel overwhelming. For many new graduates and early-career professionals, a big priority is landing that first role. Getting the job matters, but …

Most students and recent grads know they need a strong resume to land interviews. What many don’t realize is that their first “reader” won’t be a recruiter or hiring manager—it will be a piece of software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) …