Career Contessa
Career advice and job search site aimed at women, with articles on job hunting, salary negotiation, and workplace topics, plus a job board. Articles are free; courses and coaching are paid.
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Career advice and job search site aimed at women, with articles on job hunting, salary negotiation, and workplace topics, plus a job board. Articles are free; courses and coaching are paid.
Staffing Industry Analysts report on research showing that college graduates entering the workforce during the AI boom face starting-pay and employment conditions comparable to a major recession. Useful context for salary expectations and negotiation.
Why I recommend it: Read this before you accept a first offer — knowing the market backdrop keeps a low number from feeling personal.
Job search strategist covering interviewing, salary negotiation, and career change at any stage. Hosted by Andrew LaCivita.
Why I recommend it: His negotiation scripts are worth watching twice before any offer call.
Practice interviews with AI or live peers, then research the company before you walk in — includes Yoodli, Exponent (formerly Pramp), Verve AI, Glassdoor, Blind, Crunchbase, The Org, and salary databases.
In plain terms: This curated guide lists free and low-cost tools for interview practice and company research. You can run mock interviews with AI or live peers, get feedback on your answers, and look up salary data and workplace reviews.
Why I recommend it: Do one recorded mock interview before every real one. Then look up the salary band so the number conversation is not a surprise.
Created by Justin Smith — Launchpad Library