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Category Archives: Job Search / Career Development

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  How to Ask for Cleared Job Search Help

  Everyone needs help at times in their professional lives. Looking for a new job is a prime example of when calling on your professional network as well as friends and family could deliver terrific results. As always, though, there are certain points to keep in mind before you rea… more

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  To Vacation or Not to Vacation When in a Job Search

  It’s that time of year. Friends, families, colleagues, it seems everyone is going on vacation. What about you? The idea may be tempting, especially if those friends, family members, and colleagues are pressuring you to take some time off. It may be even more tempting if you�… more

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  The View from the Hiring Manager’s Desk

  Sure, interviewing for a job is difficult, but so is hiring. It wasn’t until I was a hiring manager that I realized how draining interviews can be from the decision-maker side of the table. Sifting through resumes, setting parameters for screening and shifting my own work… more

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  7 Steps to a Successful Phone Screen Interview

  What’s the best advice for a successful phone screen interview? Treat it as you would a “real” interview. The purpose of a phone screen is for you and the employer to do an initial review to see if it makes sense to have more in-depth discussions. Some companies have som… more

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  Turn Shyness Into a Job Interviewing Strength

  Shyness doesn’t mean you can’t do well in interviews. The difference between stuttering and suffering through one-on-one interviews and presenting your best self comes down to preparation. “Make some of that preparation not just about what you’d like to discuss when… more