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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  How to Ask Someone You Haven’t Talked to in Years to be a Reference

  When we’re in job search mode we often focus on sending the perfect resume that showcases our skills and expertise, prepping for the interview process, and of course crossing our fingers till we hopefully land that Holy Grail job offer. Before any of this though, we need to get… more

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  You Better Have Questions Prepared for Your Interviewer

  A job interview is one of your best opportunities to determine if the position and the company are a good fit.  A hiring manager will be making this assessment and you should be, too. The interview isn't a one-way street – it's a dialog between two professionals. As a job cand… more

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  5 Mistakes to Sidestep at a Job Fair

  We asked recruiters and hiring managers at recent Cleared Job Fairs about behaviors they see that hurt job seekers' hiring chances. It may be trite, but you only have one chance to make a first impression, and it’s vital that you do this well if you want your attendance at a C… more

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  Hit These 6 Career Resolutions Out of the Park in 2019

  Last year the top New Year’s resolution was to lose weight and eat more healthily.1 Odds are that’s the top resolution for most years, with finding a new job much further down the list. But you may not know right now that you need to be preparing for a job search or career… more

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  Do You Sabotage Yourself

  How do you present yourself to the professional world? Some think if you can fog a mirror, you can get a job in the current cleared employment environment. While odds are certainly in your favor right now, as a job seeker with desirable skills, you still need to value professi… more