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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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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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How to Ask for a Promotion—and Get It

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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Being Prepared to Receive an Offer: A Few Considerations to Boost Your Confidence

“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
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What Do I Say When I Negotiate?

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
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