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 …
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
Asking for a promotion can be anxiety-inducing, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, with the right preparation, asking for a promotion can be relatively stress-free. Also, it's important to keep in mind that sometimes your manager is too busy to realize …
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“We’re excited to offer you the position of X.” How do you respond? I bet most of you would respond with excitement. But what’s next in the conversation? Here are some ways to be prepared for receiving an offer so …
By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her)Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
This blog post will help you in thinking about a negotiation conversation now that you’ve done your pre-work. If you don’t know the pre-work I’m referring to, check out this post. We’re going to provide a few scripts within this …
By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her)Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development