You Graduated! Now What? Navigating Jobs, Negotiation, and Debt for Clinicians with Ashley Hughes and Natalie J. Nelson

Guests: Ashley Hughes, AuD and Natalie J. Nelson, AuD - Dr. Hughes, Dr. Nelson, and Dr. Sharp trek through the often-unspoken world of job negotiations and debt, with a focus on students in the world of communication sciences and disorders. Dr. Hughes and Dr. Nelson share specific tips for navigating job offers and loan payments with fresh, exciting ideas for new graduates to consider.

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