12 tips for how to negotiate how much you’re paid in your first job

Many (most?) candidates do not negotiate how much they’ll be paid for the work they do. That’s a shame, because employers are often able and willing to pay more, sometimes in terms of wages and other times by providing more …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Just Keep Moving: How a Black Hawk Pilot Transitioned to a Career on Wall Street

This week we are honored to be joined by Heather Burns, Senior Vice President in Securities Finance at Jefferies, a diversified financial services company engaged in investment banking and capital markets, asset management and direct investing.

Throughout this episode, Heather …

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Empowering Black and Latina Women Through Financial Independence

Today’s episode is another Financial Literacy Month conversation, this time with Money Coach Aqura Nicholson. Earning more money doesn’t automatically mean you know how to manage more money. This is something that both Aqura and I had to learn the …

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Using Past Job Rejections to Ace Your Next Interview

Getting rejected for a role after you spent time crafting a cover letter and preparing for an interview is disappointing. It can affect your confidence and make you doubt your skills. You may even find it hard to apply for …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace | What You Need to Know

Movements like #MeToo and Time’s Up have helped to increase awareness and promote discussions about gender equality. They have also helped gender-related workplace issues, like pregnancy discrimination, take a bigger place in the media spotlight.

It’s easy to see why …

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From Felon to Forbes: Trent Griffin-Braaf’s Reentry Roadmap 

Trent Griffin-Braaf, a distinguished entrepreneur and visionary leader, will share his remarkable story of redemption and resilience on Tuesday, April 30, from 2–3 p.m. in person and online. The Center for Social Justice and the Civic Engagement Rope Team will …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Is There Truth to the Neurodivergent STEM Stereotype?

Busting the Myth: Neurodivergents are only good at STEM roles

Do you remember Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory? He’s a physicist that has to knock a precise number of times before he opens a door, says he has …

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How My Time in the Navy Helped My Career Take Flight: From a Consumer Banking Senior VP

After spending her 20s in the U.S. Navy, Kate Meeuf was faced with a new challenge when transitioning to a civilian career. “While I had leadership experience and translatable skills (like problem solving), I was 10 years behind my classmates …

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Setting Career Goals with a Disability

Every employee desires to do well at their job, value constructive criticism, welcome variety in their work, and strive for career advancement.  If you have a disability or are striving to better your career, individually setting professional goals or working …

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Show Them Better Than You Can Tell Them

This week we are talking with Alex Tsado, who has made major waves in the world of Artificial Intelligence & Business! He operates at the intersection of disruptive technology, community economics, and historical regenerative philosophies, as they apply to the future of the …

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