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How to negotiate a better salary for a job offer

NICE NEGOTIATING: Negotiating with your future employeron salary doesn’t have to be a tense moment  You’ll probably encounter this issue at least once in your career: You found the perfect job, aced the interview, and got the call that they’re offering the position to you — but with a salary that is less than you […]

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Celebrating Philadelphia Association of Paralegals’ 40th anniversary!

PHILLY PARALEGALS: Friends and colleagues fromPeirce were in attendance at PAP’s 40th anniversary gala The Philadelphia Association of Paralegals (PAP) has consistently been one of the strongest allies and supporters of our Paralegal Studies program. So when the organization celebrated its 40th anniversary last month, we were excited to be part of the festivities. The […]

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Learn to use LinkedIn to improve your job search

LEARN LINKEDIN: Brian Wiggins of the PBJ will help Philadelphians improve their LinkedIn skillset You never know when you’re going to need to tap your professional network for a career-related opportunity. And today, one of the best places to access that network is on LinkedIn. LinkedIn now boasts 228 million users, including job seekers, recruiters, […]

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Shining the spotlight on our star Year Up students

Recognizing the hard work and dedication of students can have a huge positive impact on their continued success. So we love shining the spotlight on students who exemplify these traits while in pursuit of a college degree. Every few weeks, Margaret Rizzo, Associate Director of Operations and People Development for Year Up, will be highlighting […]

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6 strategies for success in your first year of college

SUCCESSFUL STUDY STRATEGIES: 6 ways to help you ace your first year of college It’s perfectly normal to feel a little bit overwhelmed by your first semester of college. After all, it’s going to take some time to adjust to new classes, professors, and demands on your time, especially if you’re trying to balance them […]

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