When to Ask for a Raise, and When You Shouldn’t

When it comes to salary, it can be extra difficult to raise those important questions and ask for what we’re worth. But negotiating a higher starting salary or a raise isn’t rocking the boat; it’s advocating for yourself by making sure you’re being compensated for the unique skills and experience that you bring to your organization.

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6 industries that hire a lot of early career candidates in March

Lawrence “Yogi” Berra was one of the best catchers in baseball history, but today he’s known far better for his ability to mangle metaphors, probably unintentionally. Some of my favorites are:

It’s deja vu all over again.
You can observe …

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10 questions to ask an employer when interviewing for an internship

One of the biggest mistakes that college and university students and recent graduates and others early in their careers make when trying to land an internship is to be too passive during the interview process. A good recruiter or hiring …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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From the Armed Forces to Law Practice: Resources for Veterans in the Legal Industry

Today on Veterans Day, we honor all of those who have served in our country's Armed Forces. The legal industry is fortunate to have many veterans among our ranks. Through our work at Vault, we have received requests for additional …

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Your Guide to Crafting a Nonprofit Cover Letter

If you’re applying to multiple jobs in the social-impact sector, you may be tempted to use the same cover letter in all of your applications, even when the organizations have different focus areas. While it can seem like this tactic …

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Handshake

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

Effective Resume Writing Guide

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Interviewing 101

PDF: The before, during, and after of a job interview.

FOCUS® 2 CAREER

FOCUS® 2 CAREER is an easy-to-use online career self-assessment system that can help you explore your values, interests, personality, and …

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