How to Use LinkedIn’s Alumni Tool for Networking

It's widely known that LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool that can help you broaden your contact list, set up informational interviews, search for job openings, and apply for new positions. But within LinkedIn, there's a specific tool that's not …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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What Are Fringe Benefits?

An official job offer will often (and hopefully!) include much more than your salary, with details about your start date, work location, and, arguably most importantly, your fringe benefits. Employers offer fringe benefits to supplement your salary, attract you to …

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Top 5 Must-Have Skills You Need to Be Competitive in Today’s Job Market

More and more companies are prioritizing upskilling, defined as helping workers advance their careers, and reskilling or training workers on new skills they don’t have. They may help their employees with training programs or pay for them to acquire college …

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How Do You Stop Age Discrimination on Hiring Websites?

We might not believe that ageism still exists in the workforce, but unfortunately, intentional and unintentional bias about workers ages 45 and older still hurts this more-experienced workforce.

Specifically, an AARP study found that almost two out of every three …

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Korbel MA Students: Workers with Disabilities & The ADA

By MoneyGeek Team

Because of the undeserved stigma attached to disabled workers, individuals with disabilities often face incredible odds when searching for employment. This is a sad truth, but one that can be overcome if you know your rights.

This …

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The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating Your Salary (Korbel MA Students)

By Cheryl Wagemann, moneygeek.com

Though there are some things in life you can’t negotiate — like your tax bracket or the inflation rate — your salary isn’t one of them. Negotiation is a standard part of the hiring process when you’re starting …

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Negotiating Beyond Salary | 14 Employee Benefits to Consider

It can seem that salary is to job value what location is to real estate—everything. While salary is, of course, an important factor when you’re considering a job offer, there are other perks to explore, as well.

Remember that compensation …

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New Year’s Resolutions for Your Career

The new year is right around the corner, and with it will come flying cars, teleportation devices, time travel, UFOs, and if my calculations are correct, we will finally learn the true identity of the entity known as Bigfoot. Yes …

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3 Essential Differences Between a Resume and a LinkedIn Profile

You’ve likely heard that your resume and LinkedIn profile should mimic each other.

For instance, the position titles and years you held them should be the same on both mediums. If they don’t correspond, employers will wonder if you’re hiding …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Business Attire

Showing up to work often means juggling various responsibilities, to-dos, and scheduling — so what you’re going to wear might be the last thing on your mind. Yet your business attire, or what you wear to work, can reflect your …

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