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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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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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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How to Face Your Fears When the Unknown Is Laid Out in Front of You
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 unable
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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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The Right Way to Handle an Exit Interview
Spring is almost in the air. Trees are starting to sprout leaves, flowers are preparing to bloom—and many job seekers are pursuing new opportunities. We wish all job seekers were leaving to pursue their dream job, but the reality is
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Find the Good in Being Ghosted
To Ghost – verb. The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communications. When you hear the term “ghosting” you probably have flashbacks to bad dates. When I hear it though,
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How to Harness the Power of Positive Thinking to Slay the Job Search
With the New Year, underway and people making resolutions to be better versions of themselves it can be hard to be positive all the time, especially if you’re in the process of looking for a new job. We get it…looking
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