The Right Way to Turn Down a Job Offer
You got a job offer! Awesome! Maybe… Ok so not all jobs are what you might have hoped them to be and that’s ok! There’s more fish in the sea. So what do…
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Climb the Ladder
Practical strategies for advancing your media or creative career. Climb the Ladder delivers tips on getting promoted, negotiating raises, building your professional network, and making smart moves that take you to the next level.
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How to Have a Great First Day as an Intern
The day has finally come - the first day of your new job/internship. You wake up in the morning, probably after not sleeping the night before, half because you are excited and half because you…
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How Studying Abroad Makes You More Hirable
You’re back after a semester of studying abroad. You know that you just spent a semester on your own in a foreign country and aren’t the same person as when you left, but how do…
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How to Accept a Job Offer Email (With Examples)
Yay, you were offered a job at a great company! You should jump on this opportunity as soon as possible, right? Hold up there just one second. Job offers are exciting for lots of reasons:…
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What It’s Really Like to Intern at a Startup
“Do you have a ping-pong table at your office?” “How many people work with you?” “Do you get to dress casually?” “What do you do?” These questions are some of the first questions I…
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The Pros and Cons of Working at a Startup
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg. These and other billionaires like them sit atop the pinnacle of success in capitalist America. They managed to take their ideas from infancy all the way to the corporate behemoths they are…
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Should You Apply Even If You Don’t Meet All Requirements?
Sure, applying to jobs can be scary and the idea of rejection is never a happy one. Even so, you never don’t want to be the only reason behind why you didn’t get a job…
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Where Millennials Are Finding Work-Life Balance
Each year, Scouted helps thousands of candidates find their dream jobs. To ensure our candidates’ success and happiness, we match them with employers who share their values. We know what’s important to our clients in…
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How to Negotiate Salary as a Recent College Graduate
First of all, let’s tackle the question: Should I salary negotiate for an entry-level job? The short, easy answer? Yes. The more complicated answer? A little bit, and the right way. Which of course will…
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How to Dress for a Job Interview With Confidence
Dressing for a job interview can be intimidating and confusing. Of course, you’re much more than what you wear, but what you wear can be a sign of how well you understand an industry. And…
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