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Responding to a Rejection Message (samples)

An inevitable moment in every search process is receiving a rejection message. Responding productively can be a smart move and sometimes even open future opportunities or feedback.

Here are some examples for what you might write: https://resumeworded.com/networking-email-templates/misc/how-to-respond-to-a-rejection-email

By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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How to Decline a Job Interview Without Being the Worst

When a recruiter emails and invites you to interview for a job, your split-second reaction can range from “YESSSSS” to “ugh.” The “YESSSSS” next steps are pretty straightforward: You respond, schedule it, prepare for it, and shine bright like a …

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Anticipating an offer? Prepare to negotiate.

This article from MSNBC shares student stories and advice for how to negotiate the salary for your first job offer.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/30/how-to-negotiate-the-salary-for-your-first-job-offer.html

You can also check out the robust information about negotiation within the “Close Your Search” section of …

By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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Accepting and Declining Offers: The Employer’s Perspective

Have you wondered what an employer was thinking? Or tried to imagine their perspective in a situation. We wanted to better understand the employer prospective at the stage where a student accepts or declines an offer. To do this, we …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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I don’t have an internship yet, and I’m kinda freaking out.

This article was updated on March 22, 2022. The newest edition is available here.

Yes! It’s true! We know this is happening for many of you and hope that you’re working with a career coach to make your life and …

By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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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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