Effectively closing your search enables you to start a new role with a positive reputation and maintain connections with employers whose processes you withdraw from or decline the offer. Preparation in this step will help grow your confidence and ease with which you have these conversations. There are five tasks involved with closing the search. Each has an explanation and steps in the sections below.
Negotiation is an opportunity to advocate for your needs and priorities in an internship or full-time offer. Often students negotiate for components of the compensation package (salary, signing bonus, etc) but you can also think about start date, location, and …
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For international students looking to continue working in the US after graduation, many choose to pursue an H-1B visa. H-1B visas are distributed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) through …
The Career Center understands that choosing between multiple job or internship offers can be tough. FOMO (fear of missing out) may tempt you to keep searching even after accepting an offer, but honoring your commitments is essential for your professional …
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If your search is not getting the results you want, it’s time to troubleshoot. First, start with the basics and …
Once you’ve established a solid search, improve your ability to incorporate the employer perspective. This single factor is often the …
Congratulations! You’ve got a solid search if you are: ✅ confidently submitting online applications ✅ reaching out to people at the organizations …
Start Your Search with Focus and a Plan.
These three steps will ensure your search is on track from start …
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Get More by Saying Less in Negotiations
Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your JobHave you ever felt stressed when making an ask, or committed yourself too quickly—leaving you wishing that you could take…
Negotiating Your Job Offer and Salary
Taught by Emily LiouIn this course, ex-recruiter and current certified career coach, Emily Liou, prepares you to confidently negotiate your job offer. Watch…
