Your grade-point average, or GPA, can demonstrate your achievements in school and show employers you’re knowledgeable about the major you’re studying. However, GPA is far from a determining factor of your potential in the workforce. It isn’t always reflective of your experience and skills. So, should you put your GPA on your resume? We’ll walk …
Zoe Kaplan is a senior writer at Forage. Prior to Forage, she was a writer, editor, and community coordinator for Fairygodboss, the largest career community for women. Zoe earned a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University.
Her work has been featured in career sites The Ladders, Ivy Exec, The Female Quotient, Hive, and more.
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There's no one perfect way to write a resume or cover letter. Stress less about the formatting, and focus more on showing the company how your skills and experience will be valuable to them.
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- 4+ years experience writing about career advice and workplace trends
- 3+ years experience providing advice, support, and empowerment in online career communities, including Fairygodboss, the largest career community for women
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Analytical skills are one of the top soft skills employers are looking for, and they’ll want to ask you about them in an interview. So, what are some examples of analytical skills interview questions, and how do you answer them to best demonstrate these skills? This guide will cover: Why Do Employers Ask About Analytical …
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Getting feedback at work is a great way to learn about how others view your performance and (hopefully) get tangible advice on improving at work. But do you know how to ask for feedback that’s helpful and constructive? This guide will show you who, what, why, and how to ask for feedback and what to …
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Asking for a raise can be nerve-racking, but it’s necessary that you get recognized for all the hard work you’ve done and paid what you deserve. If you’ve taken on more responsibility, changed your role significantly, or are up for a promotion, it’s the right time for you to ask. But how do you know …
TikTok. IBM. Meta. Google. What do these companies have in common? Unfortunately, they’ve all had layoffs in 2024. Nearly four in ten companies (38%) say that they plan to have layoffs this year. This news is stressful for everyone in the workforce — and for job seekers, it provides an interesting challenge. Can you talk …
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An official job offer will often (and hopefully!) include much more than your salary, with details about your start date, work location, and, arguably most importantly, your fringe benefits. Employers offer fringe benefits to supplement your salary, attract you to the job, and retain employees. So, what are they, and can you negotiate them during …
You’ve done the hard work of writing a professional email, and now it’s time to figure out how to end it. Knowing how to end an email professionally is crucial for writing clear, actionable emails that leave your recipient with a positive impression. This guide will walk you through how to end an email professionally, …
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Knowing how to negotiate salary, especially in your first job offer, can be confusing, daunting, and even nerve-racking. Yet most companies expect you to negotiate your salary; according to CareerBuilder, nearly three in four companies are willing to negotiate an initial offer. If you don’t negotiate, you might be leaving money on the table. So, …
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You got the job! Before you start celebrating, you’ll need to formally accept your offer. This may involve negotiating the terms of the offer, signing an official offer, and sending a formal acceptance letter via email. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to accept a job offer. How to Accept a Job Offer: …
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Congratulations, you got the job! But what if you’re not sure you want to take it and have no idea how to say no? If you’re unsure how to decline a job offer, here’s your go-to guide for knowing when to decline an offer, top tips for doing so, and email and phone examples when …