Negotiation is a skill that employers respect, even if they don’t necessarily have the wiggle room in the company’s budget to pay you what you’re asking. But negotiating is one of those things that’s easier explained than done. Negotiating can …
Negotiating salary, especially when it’s your first job offer, can be daunting and even nerve-racking. Yet most companies expect you to negotiate; if you don’t, you might leave money on the table. Don’t know how to negotiate salary? We’ll show …
In the last thirty years or so, the average college tuition and associated fees have increased a whopping 130%. The cost of college is creating a number of problems for graduates including crippling debt and the inability to buy a …
College is expensive, of that there is no doubt. Currently, 43.5 million borrowers have federal student loan debt, and the average student loan debt balance is nearly $40,000. Upon graduation, students will find it difficult to make monthly loan payments …
Starting a new career is often exciting, especially if you will be in a field you are passionate about. The job search process can, however, be challenging without relevant experience. Many companies hiring for senior and higher-level positions prefer to …
Putting together a nursing resume can be tough—it’s a competitive field, and you need to make your skills and qualifications stand out from the crowd. While some elements are consistent across the board (e.g. having your name, contact info, and …
Being able to communicate well is one of the most important skills that humans need—both at work and outside of it. Good communication skills allow us to share information with others, form lasting and meaningful relationships, and be active and …
User experience design is important to any business with a digital presence because it constitutes a practice devoted to fulfilling the user’s needs. The user experience encapsulates how a person feels when they interact with a digital interface, such as …
So you’ve nearly got your degree and you’re ready to make waves in the world of marketing, advertising, business or sales. You’re familiar with concepts like market segmentation and you can break down the pillars of supply chain management and …
When you think of marketing, you might think of online surveys that ask for your opinion on your shopping experience. While that’s one type of marketing, there are many other ways that businesses and organizations market themselves. Social media, search …