Equity, negotiation, counter-offers, wage gaps, cost-of-living … the list goes on! Considering the breadth of topics and frequently asked questions that fall within the “salaries” category, it seems like it’s always a good time to discuss compensation.
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Second Day, a nonprofit focused on helping people find social impact jobs has created over 20 career guides in a variety of topics. Go to secondday.org to view all of the guides. Below is a sampling of their career guides. …
By Robyn Acampora
Robyn AcamporaDirector of Strategic Initiatives and Public Service Careers
Can you really ask for an internship? While you may hear some “no” responses, the answer is yes — emailing to ask about internship opportunities is a valuable way to show interest and even land a gig. In this guide, …
The Craft & Careerseries connects with professional creatives from the arts, entertainment, and media industries, to discuss the nuances of their craft, the reality of their careers, and how, in often surprising ways, these two concerns can work together.
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By Derek I. Webster
Derek I. WebsterSenior Associate Director for Creative Careers
There have recently been more students explaining their interest in GIS. Just a few examples of careers that involve GIS are a Geographer; Cartographer/Photogrammetrist, Urban /Regional Planner, and Surveyor. An important consideration will also be to get an understanding of …
By Robyn Acampora
Robyn AcamporaDirector of Strategic Initiatives and Public Service Careers
ACP is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping military Veterans make connections in the civilian workforce.
American Corporate Partners (ACP) connects post-9/11 Veterans with corporate professionals for customized career guidance. Veterans find meaningful employment outcomes, whether a higher-paying job …
By Lisa Blees
Lisa BleesAssistant Director, Programming & Internal Relations
CareerShift, licensed by the OCS, is a job aggregator and a powerful tool for searching internship and full-time positions posted across thousands of employer websites and other public sites. It also allows the job seeker to find millions of contacts …
The Craft & Careerseries connects with professional creatives from the arts, entertainment, and media industries, to discuss the nuances of their craft, the reality of their careers, and how, in often surprising ways, these two concerns can work together.
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By Derek I. Webster
Derek I. WebsterSenior Associate Director for Creative Careers
Timelines vary even within the same industry, so it is important to plan ahead to assure you don’t miss opportunities. It is also important to designate sufficient time for your search. Think about it as a class, without an exam. …