With COVID-19 spreading rapidly across the globe, many companies are more concerned with the present rather than looking forward to hiring new employees, resulting in several hiring freezes. While the situation is unprecedented and understandably stressful, it makes this time extremely difficult for seniors who depend on jobs after graduation to support themselves. Esther Leonard, the Assistant Director of Career Education at Boston University, discusses with HerCampus…
As the world transitions to a work from home model, the way in which we conduct business has changed from face to face meetings to video conferences and video calls. This transition brings with it a few challenges, one being how to best conduct these video meetings. As a general rule of thumb, you should treat a video conference as…
The coronavirus concern has been spreading like wildfire and it’s causing some major issues for both employers, employees, and job seekers. Some companies are experiencing hiring freezes, alternative interviewing setups (i.e. video interviewing vs. face-to-face), and even layoffs as a result of this pandemic. So, don’t be surprised if you see hiring slow down over the next few months. In a time…
Before you know it, summer is going to be here, and that means spending days drinking iced coffee, vacationing with your family – oh, and also interning at the company of your dreams. What you might forget, however, is that a majority of intern positions fill up way before summer break, because it takes a lot of planning, especially if you’re interning in…
Career fairs can be nerve-wracking. Don’t feel discouraged; instead, go in with a plan of attack. Prepping yourself as much as possible is key in calming your nerves. As the saying goes: “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.” So, let’s get prepped! The Wide World of Networking Networking is the key to navigating any career fair. In today’s society, it’s all…
7 Simple Strategies For Securing Premium Clients It’s a big goal for many entrepreneurs: landing those high-ticket, lucrative clients. And it should be, because if you can get 10x the money out of each client, you can focus on doing your work, rather than spending the majority of your time hustling for new leads. But what makes clients invest high-ticket?…
By Kate Lopaze Everyone—women, men, old, young—can use some guidance in their careers. Mentorship has long been established as a huge difference-maker, especially for people just starting out or people embarking on a new professional path. This level of support has proven especially beneficial for professional women, who do best when they’re able to get insight and advice from other…
Here are the 20 best (and free) ways to improve your career as the new decade begins: 1. Get your (career) story straight Everyone has a unique story, but not everyone leverages its power. Properly crafted, your career story helps to differentiate you from your competitors, highlight your value, and to draw others to you. It provides a common thread that weaves…
Speaking with Dr. Judy Monroe is a bit like drinking from a fire hose! She’s had an amazing career spanning more than three decades which began with her work as a family physician in rural communities and working in academia. Later, she was appointed Indiana’s State Health Commissioner by then governor Mitch Daniels and then served as a Deputy Director…
“Success to me is self-determination and making your own choices.” Those are the words of Jane Wurwand, Founder and Chair of Dermalogica, at the recent Politico Women Rule Summit, where many speakers focused on “what is success” and “how do you achieve it.” From Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, to corporate executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and even President Trump’s daughter-in-law,…
