Interviews are stressful! Acing this part of the job application process requires research, rehearsing, preparation, and critical thinking. Although every interview situation is unique, there are best practices that can lead to success, which might look like simply being comfortable during the actual conversations or […]
By Paige Bosworth (’13, MBA ’17) In my role as Marketing Manager at Hanesbrands, I am often a part of interview committees seeking to hire student interns and recent grads for positions across our marketing organization. After dozens of interviews, I’ve learned how the most […]
It must be the money! Personal finances are one of those topics that many of us wish we learned more about in school. Budgeting, saving, investing, credit scores, student loan repayment – just thinking about these topics can provoke anxiety, even for the savviest finance […]
Whether you’re offering feedback or receiving it, the entire process can be rife with challenges. At its worst, poor feedback can be personally attacking, laced with opinion, or hard to make actionable; but at its best, feedback serves as the guidance we need to become […]
Networking has always been tough. Business cards, small talk, networking events – just these images may make you cringe. With the addition of remote work, the challenges of building authentic relationships have increased for most people. And yet, we know the value of these connections […]
This past fall, we heard from hundreds of alumni navigating burnout, languishing, career trajectories, and just life during this pandemic. You all told us something similar: we need specific, tactical advice. We’re starting a new monthly column to help. We’ll address your most confusing career […]
Video featuring Laura Jurotich (’15), Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) Your network is one of your most powerful assets for building your career. Even when you don’t get hired for a one […]
Offer in Hand is a three-part series collaboration with Real World Playbook. In this final article, they’ll provide insight on understanding your new job offer letter and what to look for in the fine print. Reading Between The Lines: The Fine Print of Your Job […]
By Chelsea Keen, M.Ed., (’12) Chelsea is a career coach at Penn State University, specializing in promoting professional development through international experiences. She is passionate about empowering others to identify and articulate the valuable, unique skills they bring to the table. Your international experiences can […]
Offer in Hand is a three-part summer series collaboration with Real World Playbook. In this second article, they’ll provide guidance around negotiating your job offer. Negotiation Station – 5 Tips for Getting What You Want Out of a Job Offer Congrats, you’ve gotten a job offer! According […]