Maximizing Your Network for Job Opportunities

In today’s job market, making connections matters—a lot! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to land great job opportunities effortlessly? It’s often because of their network.

Your network is like a circle of friends, serving as a vital …

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Bouncing Back: Turning a Job Interview Oops into Your Next Big Win

Job interviews can sometimes take an unexpected turn, leaving you with a less-than-ideal experience. It might be due to a job posting that didn’t quite align with the actual requirements or a lack of thorough preparation, resulting in responses that …

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What Is an Applicant Tracking System? Your Questions Answered!

You’ve probably seen the stats that say a majority of resumes are screened out by applicant tracking systems (ATS) and never seen by a human. Or you’ve heard that if you don’t use enough of the right keywords, your application …

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What’s My “Personal Brand” and Why Do I Need One?

When a complete stranger searches your name, do the results provide a realistic snapshot of who you are and everything you have to offer? The goal of personal branding is to understand your unique qualities—ideally those that will boost your career—and make sure …

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10 Old Work Habits to Kick in 2024

New year, new you, right? Except that New Year’s resolutions are a lot easier said than done. It’s one thing to reassess the last year and another thing entirely to implement changes this year. That’s largely why only nine percent …

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Turn Your Internship into a Full-Time Job with These Strategies

The probability of an internship converting into a full-time role varies from company to company. In certain cases, an employer will be transparent about how often they provide interns with a direct path toward full-time employment, and other times it …

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The Number-One Rule for Cover Letters

Okay look—resumés are great. When done right, they're clean, concise, and well organized. And if you've been following all the great advice out there, yours should be in pretty good shape.

Cover letters are different—they're freewheeling, making them more difficult …

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15 Words to Help You Ace Your Interview

15 Words to Help You Ace Your Interview

The excitement of an impending interview can be overwhelming.

Your imagination overflows with thoughts of what might be – to the extent that you forget that you need to pass a series of …

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45 Rare Action Verbs for Your Resume (with Examples)

45 Rare Action Verbs for Your Resume (with Examples)

When you outline an accomplishment on your resume, why use a bland (and often meaningless) adjective when you can deploy a powerful action verb to add some depth?

Thoughtful action verbs …

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How Employers View Your LinkedIn Profile?

Wondering how your LinkedIn profile factors into hiring decisions?

In a 2020 survey, 67 percent of recruiters said they used the professional social media platform to recruit candidates. Another 67 percent noted they perused candidates’ LinkedIn profiles before extending hiring …

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