Yay, you got the job! What do you do next, accept the offer? Suppose it is too low for your skill level? What if another company offered you more, but you like this company better? What I am asking may be overwhelming, but no fear, Britney’s advice is here. There is one answer to all of those questions: negotiate your salary! I am here to give you the rundown on how to negotiate your salary offer, so you won’t miss out on an opportunity to earn a higher income. Salary negotiations are a critical part of the job searching process. It is the opportunity to further show the interviewer why they chose you for the position. Employers will learn to respect you when they see how much you respect your craft. Negotiating a higher salary can come with more responsibility, leading to promotions shortly. After reading this blog, you should learn the basics of negotiating and hopefully feel confident about asking for a better offer.

We’ve all been there. You finally have a great job opportunity that has the potential to open up the next chapter of your career. Only one problem, you have to go in for a job interview. Whether you are a beaming extrovert or a quiet introvert, none of that matters in such a competitive job market where a dozen or more candidates could be gunning for the same position you are. In this blog post, I am going to go over a few tips that will help you nail that job interview in ways that will secure your spot in that new position.

When you begin to emerge into your early adulthood one of the main things you will be doing is looking for a stable job. Being subjected to the interview process can be quite nerve-racking and a lot to approach. But there are tips and tricks you can learn to nail the interview. Below are tips and skills that will help you stand out from all the other candidates. 

After days of searching for the perfect job that best fits you and your needs, you finally find it. A big smile appears on your face, and adrenaline rushes through your body. But, as you scroll down to the requirements, the excitement goes away as fast as it came when you find out this entry-level job requires multiple years of experience. 

Not Sure What to Say & When to Say it?

Do you freeze up when a potential employer asks you to talk about yourself? Employers often start with basic interview questions. If you're like the rest of us, these seemingly basic questions can be difficult to answer if you're not prepared. You might be wondering, what exactly do they want to know about me? Should I only focus on my professional skills or include my personality as well? Chances are your interviewer truly wants to understand what inspires you, what drives you, what you’ve done and what you’re looking to accomplish. There’s a lot to unpack in your answer to these questions, but don’t worry, we’re here to help you find the right words to nail your interview! 

Imagine constantly strategizing about how you want to find your dream job, you look at the job search process, and you start to feel overwhelmed. This will keep you from feeling like you don't have any characteristics that would interest a potential employer. You start to feel hopeless, stressed, and overwhelmed with negative thoughts about how you might not be able to find a job. All you want to do is figure out how to manage these emotions to complete your job search effectively. A question to consider is what techniques do you use to keep your mental health stable?

One of the more important times in your life is fast approaching and will be here before you know it. Transitioning into a career is something that can produce a lot of stress along with confusion and a sense of unknown. With all that comes along with a job, there are things you can do as a candidate to prepare and allow for the highest level of success before, during, and after an interview with an employer. The purpose of this blog is to help break bad habits, create positive habits, and effective ways to communicate with an employer. All that is left to do is to take time out of your day and learn just how you can implement effective interview strategies into your process!

In today's digital age, the internet reigns king. You've always had a physical  representation of yourself, but you now have a digital version of yourself to think about  as well. Nowadays, what you click on has more merit than some of the physical things  you do, and in 2022 the way employers view your "Digital Self" is more important than  ever. It has always been essential that you take care of yourself in the physical world.  Now you must do the same in the digital space as well. 

3 Reasons why you Should Dress for Success

The ever-changing dress trends and standards might be difficult to keep up with. But don’t let that trendy crop top sitting in your closet or favorite hat set you back when getting dressed to make a lasting first impression in the workplace. 

I don't know about you, but if I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, "I’m stressed," I would probably be a millionaire. And if I were a millionaire, I would not be searching for a job. Unfortunately for us, we are not benefiting financially from the stress of others, which is why we are job searching. Stress is a human reaction that happens to everyone. It's our body’s way of responding to a challenge or demand. College students and recent graduates are especially vulnerable to substantial amounts of stress because of the emergence of new experiences and situations, such as the job search process. While stress in short bursts can be useful, too much stress has many negative repercussions. Throughout the job search process, individuals may experience a great deal of stress, so it is important to make sure that this stress is managed. In this post, I will discuss what stress is and the effects it has on your body, explain the importance of stress management and provide eight suggestions on how to overcome stress you may face during the job search process.