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May 12, 2016 Julie Shenkman

5 Signs Your Job Search Efforts Lack Heart

5 iIt’s discouraging to see the success of others when you are working hard to find your next opportunity. Whether you’re unemployed or trying to find a job while you’re employed the length of time it takes to find a

January 20, 2016 Julie Shenkman

3 Tips to Stand Out From the Candidate Crowd

In a competitive job market, gaining an edge over other qualified candidates can often times be challenging. How do you stand out from a crowd without appearing too aggressive? It’s a fine line, and crossing it could actually hurt your

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December 23, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Millennials Seek Careers that Match Their Personal Values

mil [Excerpted from Social-Hire] Millennials are next in line to be our leaders and they are beginning to step up to the plate and claim their roles. A recent survey by Nexxt shows that 74 percent of Millennials want to

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December 8, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Want Honest Coworkers? Work with Millennials

In response to the recent blog post here, Millennials: Just Fail Already, I feel the need to defend Millennials. Full disclosure: I’m in no man’s land when it comes to belonging to a generation. I’m somewhere between Gen X and

December 7, 2015 Julie Shenkman

The Secret to Hitting the Next Rung on the Corporate Ladder: Learning

Moving your way up the corporate ladder requires an all-encompassing approach. It involves dressing sharply, being punctual and learning how to be a networking pro, among other things. However, there’s one aspect that people often overlook: learning. In some cases,

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December 2, 2015 Adam

Millennials: Just Fail Already

We all know the rap on Millennials. Nice kids, but they’ve been coddled by their Boomer parents and aren’t able to deal with some of the harsh realities of life. In fact, they chose to go back and live with

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November 17, 2015 Julie Shenkman

More People Say They’d Work on Thanksgiving. Are You One of Them?

56% of workers say they’d work on Thanksgiving, but when we asked the same question last year, only 48% of workers said they were willing to work and that Thanksgiving is a day to be spent with family. So what’s

August 19, 2015 Julie Shenkman

How to Stay Out of the Job-Hopper Zone

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional switches jobs every three to four years. But what if you’ve changed jobs two, three or four times within this time frame? Does it hurt your chances of receiving a

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June 23, 2015 Julie Shenkman

In a Work Rut? 5 Signs It’s Time to Go Back to School

While the school of the hard knocks may have a spot in the hearts of all who go through it, oftentimes a formal degree holds the ability to do wonders for a person’s career, growth and perspective. For anyone who

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March 13, 2015 Julie Shenkman

How Am I Ever Going To Get Experience When You Won’t Even Hire Me?

“How do I get experience when employers are only looking for candidates with experience?” is an all too common complaint we hear from frustrated candidates. And you’re right, this is exasperating and while we know this post won’t apply to

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