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April 7, 2020 Julie Shenkman

3 Things to Keep in Mind as You Embark on or Continue Your Job Search

Despite the changing world, it is possible to initiate or continue searching for a job at the moment. And yes, it will be different. It’s true that some jobs may be harder to come by right now, and if you’re

April 2, 2020 Julie Shenkman

How to Navigate a Virtual Career Fair

Like most things, the way busy, career-driven people navigate job hunting is changing. Luckily, it’s easy to meet recruiters through virtual career fairs. Virtual career fairs are online events where employers and job seekers can meet using chat rooms, teleconferencing,

March 17, 2020 Julie Shenkman

Job Searching in the Time of Coronavirus

Ah, the job search! Is it just me or has it gotten a bit more complicated lately? As one of the many people who have been actively looking for a job recently—you better believe I’ve been watching the Coronavirus with

March 5, 2020 Emily McKinney

Navigating Benefits as a New Grad: A Guide to What’s Cool and What’s Important

Navigating the job market is stressful no matter you experience level. But for new grads, there’s an extra layer of complexity added to the process. It’s often difficult for new grads to figure out things such as typical pay for

February 18, 2020 Julie Shenkman

The Art of Nailing the Interview for a Remote Position

With remote work being increasingly offered by employers, job seekers are more likely to consider such roles in this digital age. The idea of working from home, a coffee shop, or anywhere can be an appealing alternative to slogging through

February 4, 2020 Julie Shenkman

Starting Salaries Have Not Changed Much Despite Tight Job Market for College Graduates

The unemployment rate in the United States is currently at 3.5%. With more jobs than job seekers on the market, usually that means employers offer higher wages as a recruitment tactic. However, in this case, a significant change in salaries

January 23, 2020 Julie Shenkman

Is Hypersensitivity A New Skill Employers Are Looking For?

In 2016, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released a report in which it listed the top skills employers will be looking for in 2020. We’re now in 2020 and we can see that much of what was predicted in the

January 7, 2020 Julie Shenkman

Are Traditional Jobs Being Outpaced by Gig Economy Opportunities?

California recently made headlines as it passed a bill, AB 5, to reclassify freelancers or independent contractors, also known as “gig workers”, as employees. The intent of the bill is to provide more benefits and protection for freelancers, but many

November 7, 2019 Julie Shenkman

3 Things You’re Doing That Are Holding Back Your Earning Potential

Let’s take a minute to think about your last paycheck. Picture it in your mind. Do you feel satisfied? Okay about it, but it could be better? Complete disappointment? No matter what you think about how much you make, I

10 Questions to Ask in the Job Interview When Asked, "Do you have any questions?"

October 28, 2019 Julie Shenkman

10 Questions to Ask in the Job Interview When You’re Asked, “Do you have any questions?”

What is something that high school students and job interviewees have in common? When asked, “Do you have any questions?” they both stay silent. Don’t be a blank-faced high school student who definitely has questions—say something! But don’t just say

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