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  Recruiter Nightmares: The Copy and Paste Resume

  “I was told to copy the job description online to ensure key words were in my resume,” is something I often hear from resume clients. Job seekers copy and paste ‘everything’ from the online announcement, but can’t understand why they are ignored. Copying and pastin… more

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  Improving Recruiting: How to Write Better Job Postings

  Let’s be honest. We know our job postings probably aren’t what they should be, or could be if we took more time with them. When we hastily copy and paste, they’re typically dull, lifeless, and don’t meet their full potential. But why is this so often the case? They d… more

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  How to Expand Your Network

  Everyone talks about the value of networking and calling upon your contacts to aid your job search. But what if you haven’t built a network yet, or you failed to stay in touch with past connections? With a variety of networking opportunities available to you, it’s never … more

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  Interview with a Recruiter, Teri Brown-Walker, Perspecta

  I am an accomplished senior talent acquisition professional with an extensive 20+ year track record in mastering recruitment fundamentals and collaborating with business leaders. Perspecta is a government services provider that brings a diverse set of capabilities to custome… more

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  Interview Preparation: Why Do You Want to Work Here?

  Many hiring managers ask some variant on the question of why you want to work for the company, the specific contract, or in a particular part of the organization. Resist your temptation to sound excited by stating some generalities quickly. “I’ve heard great things about the… more