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It's true that some companies are being pickier these days and asking candidates to prove themselves time and time again. Others have been picky from day one. The goal is for you to demonstrate your friendliness and flexibility at all times and NEVER act as if you are...
You’ve likely been hearing the networking career tip that it’s not what you know, but who you know since the very beginning of your education and career. No matter how qualified you are, it’s people who do the hiring, and having a solid network of professional...
An informational interview is a totally different breed than an employment interview. How? Well, when asking for an informational interview you are doing so from a place of research. Conducting an informational interview isn’t about getting a job; it is about...
Have a few skeletons in your closet? Owning up to your past is something you need to get used to. Everyone has something in their background that makes them less than a stellar choice for a particular job or organization. If you keep at it, you will eventually find a...
With the lines between home and work blurring, being happy on the job is more important than ever. When you wake up in the morning, do you feel fairly energetic and ready to start your day? Or do you dread the prospect of getting out of bed and facing another workday?...
Touchy topics are just that… touchy. Sometimes they can be the kiss of death for your interview if you choose wrong. Telling someone that you like the picture on their wall or the knick-knack on their desk is typically a safe conversation starter. But to be 100% safe,...