Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
The combination of workers leaving jobs impacted by COVID and incentives to change careers has lead to what has been called the “Great Resignation”. Employees now have more leverage, so attracting and keeping workers is harder than before the pandemic. As companies struggle to fill positions caused by these resignations, employee satisfaction is crucial for…
Photo by Ron Lach A job search can be emotionally, physically and mentally draining. Interviewing and waiting for a response is incredibly stressful. But getting to that point is equally taxing. Not only do you have to wade through thousands of listings to find the positions that match your criteria, you also have to watch…
Salary negotiations may seem intimidating, particularly to entry-level job seekers. But everyone should be ready to negotiate pay, whether it’s an entry-level hourly job or an executive level position. Your salary at your first job not only affects earning potential at that employer, but for the rest of your career. Therefore, maximizing your pay…
Photo by Linda Eller-Shein from Pexels According to the Wall Street Journal, workers in the U.S. resigned from a record 4.4 million jobs in September of 2021. Many industries are experiencing problems not only retaining current workers, but attracting new talent. The pandemic has allowed workers to re-assess their career goals. As a result, many professionals are looking for…
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Millennial women have made great strides in the workforce. They earn more college degrees than men and have achieved record high levels of participation in the labor force. And when it comes to income, women age 25-34 have continued to narrow the gender pay gap. Young women’s median income has increased by…