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 …
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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 …
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) …
Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.
You …
For neurodiverse students entering the job market, the transition from education to employment can be both exciting and challenging. Neurodiversity encompasses a range of cognitive differences, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions that may affect how individuals think, process …
