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What Is a 401(k)? Everything You’ve Been Wondering, Explained

If you entered adulthood without knowing what a 401(k) is, don’t feel bad. Most people don’t take the time to really learn about it until they land their first job and their employer offers one.

But for many people, it …

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Navigating Job Offers: Integrity Matters

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 …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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How to Negotiate Salary: 34 Tips You Need to Know (Plus, Examples!)

Originally published by The Muse Editors on 6/24/2024

Whether you’re starting a new job or gunning for a promotion at your current one, we all know that understanding how to negotiate salary is key. Or do we?

According to Fidelity …

By Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers)
Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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The Idealist Guide to Understanding Employee Benefits

Here is a short list of some common benefits currently being offered at many organizations across the sector. Take a read through to understand what each benefit means, as well as what questions to ask (and what you may want …

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How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject, or Negotiate a Job Offer

by Rebecca Knight

Originally published in the April 10, 2017 edition of Harvard Business Review

Summary.   

You got the job. Now for the hard part: deciding whether to accept it or not. Start by doing your homework. Determine if the …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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