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What is an Elevator Pitch? [And How to Make Yours]

How to Create an Effective Elevator Pitch

When you're ready to enter the job market, creating an elevator pitch should be at the top of your to-do list, next to making a resume. Surprised? An elevator pitch is essential for starting a…

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Asking for a raise can be really stressful, and many people avoid the conversation simply because they are afraid of upsetting their boss or having the awkward conversation. But the fact of the matter is, it is crucial to bring it up and advocate for yourself, especially if your company doesn’t have an annual review process in which cost of living raises are usually offered. Asking for a raise in your current company and role can also be crucial in terms of earning more money down the line when you switch companies or look for new roles. To take at least some of the stress out of the conversation, here are our top tips for how to prepare for and ask for a raise.

How to Ask for a Raise

Asking for a raise can be really stressful, and many people avoid the conversation simply because they are afraid of upsetting their boss or having the awkward conversation. But the fact of the matter is,…

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If you’re still wondering what's happening with your job/job search/the world in general, we’ve come up with a list of suggested first steps for you to take during this transition. Hopefully, they’ll provide some direction and clarity and be helpful to you in the days to come.

COVID-19 and Your Career: What Are Your Next Steps?

Today, most of us are sitting down to our computers just beginning this work from home transition, all the while COVID-19 email updates stream in from companies we love (and some we forgot about) and…

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There are many reasons why a hiring manager is almost guaranteed to ask you this during your next job interview. First, they might want to tell whether or not you’re likely to hop from one job to the next. In their book, is the reason you’re choosing to leave valid? They may also (and rightly so) want to know if you left voluntarily, “asked” to leave, or fired. And then besides your reason for why you left, they may also want to get a feel for how you left. The way an employee leaves a job can tell a lot about who they are when they don’t care what people think of them anymore. Ever hear a good storming out story? Entertaining, sure. Not so great for interviews, though.

How to Talk About Why You’re Leaving Your Old Company

First of all… Why do employers ask, “Why did you leave your last job?” There are many reasons why a hiring manager is almost guaranteed to ask you this during your next job interview. First, they might…

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11 Things You Can Negotiate Besides Salary

This year, companies may or may not be working with the same budgets they had last year. And that being the case, salary negotiations may not get you as far as they used to. The…

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Even before the COVID-19 crisis, companies were trending toward video or virtual interviews and one could potentially argue that even after it’s safe to return to our offices, that video interviews will continue to be increasingly utilized. So, how are you currently feeling about your video interview skills? Does the extra experience with Facetime or Instagram stories make you a pro? Or are you nervous about not being able to get a wholistic feel for the company or read social cues as in a traditional interview? Wherever you find yourself on the preparedness spectrum, we want to share our tips for having a great video interview.

How to Nail a Video Interview

Here’s the obvious: COVID-19 is changing the way a lot of businesses are functioning.  That being said, many companies are finding new ways to adapt their old processes to continue functioning, even when working remotely. …

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