Gender Pay Gap Statistics In 2024

By Katherine Haan and Reilly Kelly

The gender pay gap affects women’s earning potential and long-term financial stability, leading to a significant difference in retirement benefits compared to men. The pay gap varies by industry, location, ethnicity, age, motherhood status …

By Lavone Cockrell
Lavone Cockrell Career Advisor
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Thriving Together Series: How BIPOC Cultural Diversity Affects College Well-Being Experiences

By Blessing Seidu, MS, MBA, MICM, a Mason alumna with a Master of Science degree in Nutrition

BIPOC students represent 57 percent of the college population. Alongside this progress, there’s a growing need to reevaluate the terminology and delve deeper …

By Lavone Cockrell
Lavone Cockrell Career Advisor
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Being a First-Generation College Student Shaped My Cultural Identity.

By Cristal Mariano

Imposter syndrome is something I’ve dealt with many times. It’s like that annoying mosquito buzzing in your ear, constantly whispering doubts and insecurities. Without family coming to clear the path for you, it’s easy to feel like …

By Lavone Cockrell
Lavone Cockrell Career Advisor
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WATCH: How to find and land a job, internship, or other opportunity in the Federal Government

Hope White of Hopeful Speaking and Consulting, LLC recently sat down with College Recruiter’s Steven Rothberg to discuss the best tips and practices to land jobs, internships, and more opportunities within the Federal Government.

Hope is a U.S. veteran who …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Negotiating Beyond Salary | 14 Employee Benefits to Consider

It can seem that salary is to job value what location is to real estate—everything. While salary is, of course, an important factor when you’re considering a job offer, there are other perks to explore, as well.

Remember that compensation …

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Making Meaningful Connections: The Power of Finding Your People on the Path to First-generation Student Success

by Richele Henry

There is a path to making meaningful connections for every type of first-generation student, no matter their style of communication or level of desired social involvement. The common refrain shared by student staff is that the hardest …

By Lavone Cockrell
Lavone Cockrell Career Advisor
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How to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Here’s what true DEI entails, the foundation of building a strong DEI strategy, and tips on making it successful.

By Candace Williams

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Public Health Needs People With Diverse Skills and Backgrounds—Here Are 9 Careers to Consider

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people in the United States didn’t think very much about public health. But now that terms like “epidemiology” and “social distancing” have been added to everyone’s vocabulary list, you might be thinking more than ever …

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30+ Resume Objective Examples (Plus, Tips on How to Write Yours)

Resume objectives are a bit controversial. Some career experts see them as outdated, while others believe job seekers can still use them to their advantage. Although resume objective statements have slowly been replaced by resume summaries, they remain useful in …

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5 Tips for Negotiating a Better Salary With No Work Experience

Many employers prefer candidates with work experience, but they may sometimes have entry-level positions. You may also land a job with zero work experience if you have an impressive educational background or when someone vouches for you.

While getting a …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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