Here are some resources to help you as you move from "backpack" to "briefcase." The issues that you face as a new professional can be daunting, so please use these resources, and let us know what other topics you want us to cover. Good luck in your new career!!
- Evaluating Job Offers & Negotiating Salary
- Achieving Suceess As a New Employee
- Managing Your Money
- Deciphering Your Pay Stub
- Dressing Professionally
- Renting an Apartment
- Buying a Car
Here are a few websites that have some great information on these topics as well:
- YAPA.com- great resources on lifestyle, careers, community, money, self-improvement
- William Bridges– consulting firm for transition issues
- Rent.net– comprehensive renting info
- Jobweb– relocation links
- Salary Calculator– salaries for all regions of the country
- Virtual Relocation– extensive relocation info
- Job Success- link with article on advice for new employees
- Credit Healthy- site with help on interpreting credit reports, finding & correcting errors, avoiding credit pitfalls