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Your #Career : Use this One-Paragraph #CoverLetter to land your next...

Cover letters are dead, or so we’ve been told. Many recruiters and hiring managers don’t even bother to read them, opting to skim resumes instead. But however their influence might be waning, plenty of...

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Your #Career : #Interviews -How to Practice for an #Interview in 5 Steps...

What if I run into traffic on my way to the interview and get there late? What if I mess up one of my answers? What if I draw a total blank when my interviewer asks me if I have any questions for them?...

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Your #Career : #CareerAdvice #Jobs – How to Find Out Why You Didn’t Get the...

You send in a stellar resume. You blow the recruiter away in the phone screen. And you wow everyone you speak with during your in-person interview. And yet, you still don’t get the job. Worst of all,...

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Your #Career : #CareerAdvice – Follow Up On Your Job Application With This...

Following up on an application can be tricky business. When should you follow up, and what exactly should you say? It can be difficult to know — if you don’t have this template. That’s right: Glassdoor...

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Your #Career : #CareerAdvice – This is The 3-Step Process you Should Follow...

When you want a job–whether it’s your dream job or you’re simply ready to move on–it can be all too easy to accept any offer you’re given–even if it’s not the right offer for you. “The number one...

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#CareerAdvice : #JobInterview – Really Want that Job? Don’t Make these Six...

As in romantic relationships, hiring managers avoid an overeager suitor. You know the type–after one date or one conversation, they’re calling, texting, and wanting to see you every day in a constant...

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#CareerAdvice : #PhoneInterview Coming Up? Don’t make These Mistakes…Phone...

These days, phone interviews are an unavoidable part of the job interview process, and for good reason: They save everyone involved time and effort. But that doesn’t mean that phoners require zero...

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#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch – 8 Secrets #Recruiters Won’t Tell You (But Really...

Recruiters may seem intimidating, but they genuinely want the best for both candidates and the company. Good recruiters want you to have the best experience possible during the application and...

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#CareerAdvice : This is How to Bring Up your Nightmare Boss During a...

If I were to ask your former boss to describe you, what would they say? Every inch of your being wants to exclaim loudly what a nutjob your horrible boss was, but you need to figure out a way to talk...

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#CareerAdvice : #JobInterview -Must Read! These 6 Phrases Give Hiring...

When it comes to job interviews, first impressions are everything. You probably know to avoid certain faux pas–like being late, or saying something mean to the receptionist. But you also need to stay...

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#CareerAdvice : #JobInterviewing – Here’s Your #JobInterview Preparation...

So you applied for a job online, and just got a call from the recruiter asking if you can interview with the hiring manager. You are super excited until you hear that the interview is happening in 48...

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#CareerAdvice : #InterviewQuestions – Best Answer To The #InterviewQuestion...

In today’s fast-paced world, you need a quick, concise, well-thought-out answer to capture the employer’s interest and make them decide to hire you. The formula: creating your strategy Examine your...

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#CareerAdvice – #JobSearch – #JobInterview Preparation Checklist. Must Read!

So you applied for a job online, and just got a call from the recruiter asking if you can interview with the hiring manager. You are super excited until you hear that the interview is happening in 48...

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#CareerAdvice – #JobInterview – How To Give Original Answers To 7 Cliché...

Throughout your career, you will participate in many, many job interviews. In all of these interviews, there are a few questions you will hear time and time again. What are your strengths? What are...

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#CareerAdvice : Which Of These #JobSearch Mistakes Are You Making?...

As a recruiter for over 20 years, I have my own opinions on what makes candidates stand out for good and for bad. However, I also like to collect feedback from my recruiting colleagues, across a range...

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#CareerAdvice : #JobInterview -Two(2) Ways to Learn the Unspoken Rules at a...

When you’re interviewing for a new job, you probably want to know what it’s really like to work there. But most interview advice misses the mark when it comes to culture. How do you figure out the...

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Hiring Talent -12 Key Actions Managers Should Perform During The Hiring Process.

Potential hires are always on their best behavior in interviews. The hiring company needs to do the same, and hiring managers, being the first point of contact, have the most responsibility for a good...

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#JobInterview : 3 Sabotaging Mistakes You’re Probably Making In Your Job...

Here’s the thing... Acing an interview largely comes down to having emotional intelligence, as well as recognizing how you may be deterring the interviewer from hiring you. The post #JobInterview : 3...

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How to Write a Thank-You Letter After an Interview.

Survey of 68 percent of hiring managers say that a candidate’s decision to include or not include a thank-you note after an interview affects their final hiring decision. The post How to Write a...

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Why Young Professionals Don’t Negotiate Salary (and Why They Should). How...

Only 39 percent of people polled said they'd asked for more money upon receiving their latest job offer. The post Why Young Professionals Don’t Negotiate Salary (and Why They Should). How about You?...

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