When starting a new job, negotiating your salary can seem like a daunting conversation. Glenda Darrell is a career counselor from the NC State Career Development Center who has some tips on how to understand your salary and navigate the negotiation conversation. It is important to think about the offer thoroughly with market value knowledge, budget preparation, compensation package, and more to decide if negotiation is necessary to fit your specific needs!

Have you ever been on the job hunt and at a total loss how to find the company best for you? Have you ever wondered what it takes for an employer to read your resume? Have you ever pondered what is the best way to present yourself? Take a look inside the mind of award winning hiring manager and speaker Gary Greene, CEO and president of Greene Resources. Listen as he conveys tips on how to stand out and land your next position. From tailoring your resume and passing screening, to completing your interview, to making a lasting impression as a new employee, Gary Greene gives his blueprint for success. Check out Greene Resources at: greenresources.com

Listen to last week's podcast on how to best prepare for Covid-19 this school year at: https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/57-staying-safe-and-staying-smart-the-2020-wolfpack-way

As the pack gets ready for a semester unlike no other, there is a sense of uncertainty and apprehension at how NC State will look come the fall semester. What kind of restrictions will there be? How will social distancing work? What will classes be like? In this episode, Dr. Julie Casani, head medical director of Student Health Services, details that and more! NC State is preparing to tackle Covid-19 by implementing protocols from mask-wearing to contract tracing, says Dr. Casani. Listen to this segment and learn how you can do your part to help prevent the spread!

“Feel the fear and do it anyway,” said Susan Jeffers, a favorite quote of one Lindsey Pollak, best-selling author of Getting from College to Career, and as graduates prepare to jump into the world of the employed, in an era more difficult than the last, getting from college to career is something Lindsey Pollak champions. Listen as she details her terrific tips on how to make connections and promote yourself as the right candidate for the job! "Imagine you are being charged $100 for every word on your LinkedIn profile." Just one of the gems she drops. Check out her new book and podcast The Work Remix - https://lindseypollak.com/the-remix-book

Are you a college graduate interested in a career in the humanities or social sciences? Take a listen to some tips from various recruiters on how to obtain opportunities, no matter what you majored in! Recruiters from Alliance, Strategic Value Media, and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation search for similar characteristics in graduates, such as a passionate mindset and personal drive, ultimately to hire those who are willing to learn regardless of their background!

How many of you have felt rejection? While facing rejection is difficult and can be disheartening, it is important to be able to pick yourself up to keep pushing forward. NCSU Alum Avi Aggarwal had to face rejection in her career journey multiple times in order to grow into the successful professional she is now. As a chemical and biomolecular engineer major with a passion for wellness and sustainability, she navigated her career journey by taking chances, trying new things, and learning to rebuild herself after being pushed down more than once. Stronger than ever, Avi has advice on how she took each rejection as an opportunity to grow and view these hardships as learning experiences that ultimately shaped her career journey for the better. Rejection may seem undesirable, but how you move forward will bring powerful personal growth!

Marc Anthony said, “If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." Well, for Eric Rossitch, that dream is a reality! As a cinematographer for the Seattle Seahawks, Eric was able to fuse his personal aspirations with his career aspirations by expanding his professional network, maintaining valuable connections, and keeping an open mind for opportunities! By learning to ignore imposter syndrome, he was able to believe in himself and shine as a genuine character - ultimately, landing him a job in a field that he loves. Following your passion may have a greater reward than the price of taking a risk!

Have you ever considered going to medical school? Take a listen to Dr. Katy Mayo's journey and experience throughout medical school and residency. From getting research experience to help prepare for medical school, to managing stress, to practicing important care both on patients and herself, she has encouraging tips for students in medical school or considering it!

Preferred pronouns are an important part of respecting, validating, and understanding one's identity. While identity discovery itself can be a challenge, expressing your identity in your career can be another hurdle. Sarah Wild, NCSU Career Counselor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, provides insight on how to overcome obstacles of communicating your identity in the professional world. You may ask yourself, "How do I tell my potential employers my preferred pronouns? What if my application name is different from my legal name? Do I HAVE to come out in my job?" Take a listen to her advice for answers to questions you may have or to learn more about those around you who have these questions!

Pronouns matter, but most of all, YOU matter - do what makes you feel comfortable!

Surprise, AGAIN - we have the continuation of last week's bonus podcast (check out episode 48 if you missed it!) featuring Bill Bullock in Marcy's USC 401 class! From years of experience he has obtained both on the field and as a leader, Bill has some top-secret formulas for success in the workforce and advice on how to stand out as a fresh graduate. What is A^3 = 100%? What does L >= T mean? What about S^2 > C^2? Tune in to find out how you can use these formulas and more to differentiate yourself and join your dream job team - no math skills necessary!