When looking for a new opportunity, like with most things in life, successful execution starts with a good plan. As we all know, looking for a new career can be a daunting exercise. Doing so without a clear plan can
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Category: Interview Tips
How Not to Follow Up
You probably already know that you should send a follow-up. And you’ve probably heard that persistence pays off. But where’s the line between staying on the radar—and becoming a pest? Here’s a job seeker who crosses the line by a
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Interview Advice I Can’t Believe I Have To Share
I recently heard a story about a job candidate that was asked to leave a job interview before the interview even began. Apparently the candidate bad mouthed the company in the reception area by casually mentioning that they didn’t have
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What to Remember for Your Next Interview
If you’ve gotten to the interview stage of the hiring process, you’ve won half the battle getting your foot in the door. Congratulations! Now it’s time to focus your attention to some seemingly simple actions that can mean all the
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The Only Reason to Check Your Phone in an Interview
I was at dinner with friends the other night, and realized that as soon as we sat down, everyone took out their smartphones. We hadn’t even looked at the menu, and everyone was intent on checking in on Facebook or
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The Best Way to Have the Interviewer Get Your Name Right
If you watched the Oscars on Sunday night you may have noticed that Tony Award Winner, Idina Menzel sang the Oscar winning song “Let it Go” from the movie “Frozen” and it was awesome. But when Idina Menzel was introduced,
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