Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
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…
When searching for your first job after college, salary is a big factor to consider. A new report aims to help job-seekers by detailing which states offer the highest earnings. Salaries in the US have grown at an average rate of 25% over the last ten years, rising from $45,563 in 2008 to $57,266 in…
A common question in many job applications or during interview process is salary history. Unfortunately, this can be used against job seekers to justify lower pay. The good news for job candidates is that many states have enacted or plan to enact salary history bans, meaning that employers can no longer ask for your salary…
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels A recent study conducted by GoBankingRates listed the occupations where workers were most and least likely to live paycheck to paycheck. Although money should not be the only concern when choosing a career, it should be a factor to consider. Living paycheck to paycheck can make it hard to save for emergencies….
With the high cost of college tuition, it’s understandable that students want to get their money’s worth. Entry-level jobs aren’t known for their high pay, but some graduates can enjoy high salaries from the start. GoBankingRates.com has released a study on the highest paying entry-level jobs. To determine which jobs made the cut, GOBankingRates utilized Bureau…