As someone who’s been on both sides of an interview, I’ve heard a lot of things that were better left unsaid. I’m sure the speaker meant well (usually), but nerves just got in the way (guilty as charged!). But sometimes …
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What if you have little experience in your new career of choice? Fear not! Here are Ivy Exec’s salary negotiation tips for those with minimal related experience:
Many employers prefer candidates with work experience, but they may sometimes have entry-level …
Our values are dear to us and help us feel comfortable in new work environments. Why not take a moment to reassess your values for your next career step?
According to a recent report from the Pew Research Center, around four percent of workers, on average, changed industries every month from 2019 to 2021. What’s more, in 2021, around five percent of employees found new occupations. Though these percentages …
Did you know that UCLA Extension Career Services is offering a FREE non-credit course via Canvas?
MGMT 754 – Managing Your Career Workshop Series
This online course covers a variety of career topics with videos, templates and links to helpful …
There are wide-ranging career opportunities in the field of sustainability.
Visit the UCLA Sustainability Website to view a video on careers in sustainability and a list of helpful job sites.
In addition to our the featured jobs posted on our …
Thanks to the internet and our mobile phones, we have a 24/7 connection to the office. Most of us don’t want to be in the office all day long—but this level of connectivity means it can be difficult to escape …
The Department of Student and Alumni Services at UCLA Extension will be closed in observance of the UCLA Winter Closure from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019, through 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Don’t tell my boss, but I was thinking of skipping my office holiday party. It’s not because I hate my co-workers or worry that it’s going to be incredibly lame. It’s just that I have a tendency to experience intense …
Finding a job that combines impact with innovation isn’t easy, but that’s what Danielle managed to do when she became the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at L’Oréal USA.
Danielle has spent her career helping companies make sustainability …
