Getting hired right now, may seem daunting. The last time a pandemic occurred was in 1912 and there weren’t detailed records kept about how the economy bounced right back, let alone a manual written on how to get hired after
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Author: Julie Shenkman
Why A Tailored Resume is Crucial to The Job Search Process
You have painstakingly crafted your resume to show all of your wonderful and marketable qualities in the most comprehensive way possible. You’ve checked for errors and completeness. You’re done! Right? Unfortunately, no. If you want to really help yourself stand
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Starting a New Job While Everyone is Working Remotely
It’s been a wild few months, and if you’ve been on the job hunt, it has definitely been interesting! If—by a happy turn of events—you’ve managed to get hired and are about to start a new job soon, there is
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Conquering the Virtual Interview
Right out of college, I took a job where everything—my interviews and offer—had been done virtually. Of all my interviews, this one gave me the clearest vision. I asked so many questions and was able to envision the opportunity in
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Is “Shaking Hands” A Thing of the Past?
Due to the circumstances we find ourselves in, shaking hands could be a thing of the past primarily due to the actual health risks that follow it. According to a CNN News report on April 8th, Dr. Anthony Fauci stated
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How to Face Your Fears When the Unknown Is Laid Out in Front of You
f Fear is normal. The motivation for fear is a biological response to danger that exists in all animals. But sometimes, and for humans especially, the natural fight-or-flight impulse shifts into an overwhelming sense of dread from which one feels
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The Benefits of Obtaining a Master’s Degree
In today’s job market, most everyone is coming into the workforce with a degree. According to The Hill, over a third of American adults have a four-year college degree, the highest level ever measured by the U.S. Census Bureau. Having
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Who’s Hiring in the Wake of COVID-19
In the midst of this uncertain time, it can seem as if every business has come to a grinding halt. The unemployment numbers look grim, with claims currently hovering near 17 million as the impacts of COVID-19 continue to effect
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3 Things to Keep in Mind as You Embark on or Continue Your Job Search
Despite the changing world, it is possible to initiate or continue searching for a job at the moment. And yes, it will be different. It’s true that some jobs may be harder to come by right now, and if you’re
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How to Navigate a Virtual Career Fair
Like most things, the way busy, career-driven people navigate job hunting is changing. Luckily, it’s easy to meet recruiters through virtual career fairs. Virtual career fairs are online events where employers and job seekers can meet using chat rooms, teleconferencing,
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