Still, you’ve emerged triumphant, and not all for naught — skills like adaptability, agility and resilience that today’s workplace demands are now part of your pedigree. Employers need you.
What stood out about Knutzen? “Her ability to give a three-minute elevator pitch about herself and why she is interested in working at DailyPay,” said Crystal Park, senior manager of marketing PMO and operations at the company. “Lindsey did her research and asked questions about our technology and our values and related it back to why she is a good fit for the position.”Courtesy of Lindsey Knutzen
In fact, employers are projecting to pay more this year than in years before “for the most part,” said Gatta. And new grads shouldn’t fear negotiating. “I hope they do, at least a little,” said Angie Wesley, head of talent acquisition atShe said that the way a job-seeker goes about negotiating tells managers something about their employee-to-be. It’s worth noting that Wesley has never seen an offer withdrawn because a job-seeker seemed greedy and was asking for too much.
Instead, “connect with your school’s career services office and ask for help,” said Gatta, explaining that their interest in getting you into the world of work didn’t wane when you picked up your diploma.“You should feel free to include anything you’re passionate about or that shows parts of your personality beyond what information recruiters will get from your job experience,” said Blair Heitmann, career expert at LinkedIn.
“Reach out to people one, two or three years out of college that you admire,” said Revzin, explaining that they will be flattered, can relate to you and will be eager to help.