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September 14, 2023 Julie Shenkman

Why It’s Hard for Employers to Hire Someone That Says They Can Do Anything

A job interview is your best opportunity to sell yourself to an employer. You want to blow them away with your qualifications. You want to wow them with all you have to offer. At times, you may be tempted to

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August 29, 2023 Julie Shenkman

When The First Impression Happens Before You Even Meet the Interviewer in Person, How Do You Make a Good One?

You spend a lot of time preparing for a job interview. Planning to get there on time. Dressing for success. Researching the company. Studying common questions and rehearsing your answers. And of course you do. First impressions are powerful… and

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August 10, 2023 Julie Shenkman

Why You Have to Work Hard When the Company Hires by Consensus

Imagine you just finished a job interview. Walking out the door, you sigh a breath of relief. You nailed this one! The interviewer liked you… they actually liked you! You can tell. But as the weight of the interview falls

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July 27, 2023 Julie Shenkman

At the Moment, Who is Hiring?

The job market is strong in 2023, yet many worry about the prospects of securing a new job. The state of the economy, alongside a torrent of highly publicized tech layoffs increase uncertainty around future employment. However, the numbers are

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June 29, 2023 Julie Shenkman

How to Demonstrate You’re Interested in the Job

Expressing genuine interest during your job interview is a sure way to stand out in a positive light. But what are the best ways to express interest during an interview? And how do you express interest without seeming desperate? Conveying

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June 15, 2023 Julie Shenkman

6 Of the Most Commonly Asked Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Now that you’ve completed the hard work of getting a job interview, you’re ready for the next phase: Preparing for your interview. You should never enter a job interview without a little prior practice. Fortunately, employers tend to ask the

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May 30, 2023 Julie Shenkman

How Do I Know If I’m A Job Hopper?

Job hopping has been the topic of many conversations in the professional world. Some employers see it as a red flag while others see job hopping as a positive sign that professionals are proactively taking control of their career path.

May 11, 2023 Andrea Scheffler

What to Research About a Company Before the Job Interview

Prepping for a job interview? By now we all (hopefully) know it’s important to arrive equipped with knowledge about the company for which you’re interviewing. If that’s news to you, consider this article your crash course! It can be tough

April 25, 2023 Julie Shenkman

Is Job Hopping Going to be a Trend in 2023?

2023 will continue to be a very interesting year for both employers and job seekers. Job hopping is something for both groups to consider, as this year brings new opportunities and many economic changes. For those looking for new opportunities,

March 30, 2023 Julie Shenkman

Don’t Pit Happiness and Pay Against Each Other

An age-old question still hangs above our heads: What’s more important—money or happiness? We’ve all heard both points of view. Some say money buys happiness because you have more freedom to do as you desire. You can take vacations, explore