One aspect of career planning that is sometimes overlooked is the importance of networking, both in the real world and online. Statistically, only a fraction of available higher education positions are publicly advertised, so it is critical to cast a wide net in your job search. Online networking can help job seekers connect to advocates […]
Is Working in Student Affairs a Career?
October is Careers in Student Affairs month. In honor of this, I am offering a coaching package for new professionals, to help them get off to a good start.
Mid-Career Transitions with Caroline Ceniza-Levine from Six Figure Start
What can you do to manage mid-career career transitions? Higher Ed Career Coach Sean Cook interviews Caroline Ceniza-Levine, co-founder of SixFigureStart.
Cover Letters: 6 Reasons You Should Write One, Even If You Feel It’s a Waste of Time
Cover letters come in all different styles, and it’s not always easy to figure out the best way to outline your arguments for a job and keep the reader interested. So it’s not surprising to know that many job-seekers obsess over their cover letters. Others spend more time on the résumé, and barely any time […]
Salary Negotiation and Poker: Start With the Hand You’re Dealt: Unique Value Propositions
Salary negotiation is a really hard process, and one of the top concerns of job-seekers in any industry. It’s the “poker round” of the hiring process, where both sides try to set aside their enthusiasm for working together and think in their own best interest, cards closely held to their vest, and wait for the other to either show their hand or fold. It can be gut-wrenching and nerve-wracking, because nobody ever wants to leave money on the table.