Searching for your first full-time job can feel like a futile endeavor. Unemployment makes you vulnerable and it’s easy to jump at anything that bites. When you finally do receive an offer, negotiating for more money can feel out of the question, or may not even cross your mind. But you should absolutely try to negotiate for more money! We decided to break the ice on this taboo topic by reaching out to our readers for some real-world advice. Read on to find out how they approached their salary negotiations, and what the results were!
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How Much Money Do English Majors Make?
In this article, you'll find information regarding the income of English majors using data from national organizations and anecdotal data that we have collected from our audience of English Majors.
Building a Better Bookshelf: Anti-Racist Reading Lists & Black-Owned Bookstores
There are many resources that will help educate and empower you to become an anti-racist ally. As you research, if you are planning to buy books on anti-racism (etc.), consider purchasing these books from Black-owned bookstores. There are several Black-owned bookstores throughout the United States.
Branding Essentials for the English Major: 4 Examples of How to Re-package Your Skills for Employers
As English majors, we are quite good at articulating abstract ideas and that’s what this article is all about: how to brand your in-demand skill set into something tangible that employers (in any industry) will realize they desperately want and need.
What Are Your Tips for Participating in #NaNoWriMo? [SURVEY]
Calling all National Novel Writing Month veterans!
We are putting together a guide to help NaNoWriMo participants hit their November writing goals, and we need your expertise. If you have some helpful advice to contribute, please take a moment to share your thoughts in the form below. Your answer may or may not be included in an upcoming blog post.
Below, you’ll find a few questions to consider in your response. However, keep in mind that these questions are just here for inspiration and there’s no need to necessarily answer any/all of them!
What should participants do to prepare for November?
What are your time management strategies?
How can you stay motivated after November to finish your project?
What type of support is out there for NaNoWriMo participants?
How did you benefit from participating in NaNoWriMo?
Who should consider participating in NaNoWriMo?
What was the biggest challenge you encountered during NaNoWriMo? (How did you overcome this challenge?)
Thank you!
54 Halloween Costume Ideas for English Majors
Searching for a Halloween costume fit for an English major? We’ve rounded up some of the most creative, cute, and spooky Halloween costumes out there, all inspired by books, writers, and all things nerdy and English major-y.
Real Talk: What's the Hardest Part of Being an English Major?
Whether it's an experience that we can learn from or just commiserate with, it's always rewarding to see others connect in a meaningful way. If you're struggling with any of these things, we hope you find some comfort and encouragement in knowing that you're not alone!
Our Favorite Halloween & Autumn Bookstagram Scenes on Instagram
Is your favorite part of fall curling up under the covers with a pumpkin spice latte and a good book? If you answered "yes," then you'll definitely appreciate the beautiful and cozy scenes popping up all over Instagram lately. Below we have included some Halloween and autumn-themed book scenes created by fellow book lovers!
