This week’s money mood: Practice, practice, practice

Hi, I’m that one person who loves job interviews, nice to meet you. (I know.) Not to say I don’t get nervous — but interviews are the first time I get to see what a job might look like and who my coworkers might be, and I get excited about that.

But I’m also the person who once didn’t get a job offer — after a great interview — because I showed up 20 minutes late after taking the bus going in the wrong direction. Seriously. Still mortified.

Today, we’re sharing our favorite tips to help you prepare for the interview. Even if you’re not job hunting right now, take a look. It’s literally never a bad time to think about — and practice — your unique career story.

Excited for you,

Julie Ross Godar, she/her
Editor in Chief

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“How to Prepare for a Job Interview (Really Well)”

Let’s just say it: You can’t land the job without a good interview. Here’s what Executive and Career Coach Stephenie Girard recommends to be truly prepared for interview day.

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A few things to do 24 hours before the interview

Once you have your prep down cold, there are a few things you still need to do so everything goes smoothly — from techniques to calm the jitters to nailing the logistical details.

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Ask Sallie: Why should you work with a financial planner?

A financial planner — like the ones on Ellevest’s coaching team — is someone who’s trained to look at your finances with you, help you prioritize your money goals, then make a plan together to hit them. But the real reason to work with one is even simpler. Sallie breaks it down.

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“I got my dream job / first ‘big girl’ job! And, of course, negotiated a higher starting salary!”

— Rhonda, an Elle Raiser from Charles Town, WV

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This week’s money mood: Practice, practice, practice

“How to Prepare for a Job Interview (Really Well)”

A few things to do 24 hours before the interview

Ask Sallie: Why should you work with a financial planner?

New membership perk!

Small $$ win of the week

Ellevest members get discounts on 1:1 interview coaching sessions.

This newsletter was written while continuing to be amused by the autocorrect of “pandemic” to “pandemonium.” Forward it to a friend who appreciates hellish humor.

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