Graduating from college is a huge step! You are almost there and ready to join the ranks of the working world and get your first job. You put in four years of hard work, sweat and tears. You stayed up late, crammed as much as you could before the final exams and you finally get to walk across the … [Read more...] about 4 Tips to Landing Your First Job After College
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What to Consider Before Accepting a New Job
After analyzing 120 years of research and synthesizing 92 quantitative studies, Harvard Business Review has revealed that “the association between job satisfaction and salary is very weak.” More than a high salary, we want satisfying work. After all, work gives purpose. Being happy at work is really … [Read more...] about What to Consider Before Accepting a New Job
Top 5 Interview Questions Most College Students Bomb
When you're going out on your first round of professional interviews, you may be worried about your lack of a lengthy resume, relevant experience, or salary history. Luckily, many companies realize young professionals may not have the depth of a resume older professionals do. And if you've … [Read more...] about Top 5 Interview Questions Most College Students Bomb
Smart Answers to Stupid Interview Questions
Getting a job interview can be tough! As a recent graduate, you likely don’t have vast work experience or networks to draw on. After submitting dozens of applications, you finally get a call: you have an interview! It’s time to practice for those interview questions. Unfortunately, some interview … [Read more...] about Smart Answers to Stupid Interview Questions
How to Shake Hands Like a Professional
For entry-level young professionals, there are a myriad of office-related rules to follow. These are rarely talked about so it's hard to master them as a young professional. But this is YoungFinances! We talk about taboo topics. The purpose of this post is to show you how to shake hands like a … [Read more...] about How to Shake Hands Like a Professional
3 Ways to Find a Job By Networking Online
Just searching, applying, and attending interviews while looking for your first career position directly after college can be a full time job all by itself. I remember looking for my first job. I used to get frustrated when I saw former classmates getting hired by friends. It made me think that all … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Find a Job By Networking Online