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7 Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid
Interviewing

7 Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid

In this Job Talk podcast episode we talk to iMPact Lead Account manager about best practices for negotiating salary and benefits. There are many moving parts in the job interview and salary negotiation process. When it comes to salary negotiation, making one or several mistakes could cost you thousands. To help you avoid some of

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4 Things You Should Do When Preparing for an Interview
Interviewing

4 Things You Should Do When Preparing for an Interview

In sports, the game can sometimes be won or lost before it even starts. The team that shows up best prepared will have a better chance of winning. The same goes for your job interview. There are several things you can do before the interview to increase your chances of success.   Research the company

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6 hiring recruiting mistakes
Staffing & Recruiting

6 Recruiting and Hiring Mistakes

Finding the right candidate for your open position is not an easy process. From getting the word out about the job, going through all the incoming resumes to select the best ones, and then finally going through the interview process. There are many moving parts, and it’s easy to make mistakes that will lead to

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3 Ways to Leverage Your Network for New Job Opportunities
Career Advice

3 Ways to Leverage Your Network for New Job Opportunities

A majority of job openings are never advertised or announced publicly. This is known as the “hidden job market”. To get access to these jobs, you will need to go beyond the usual job boards. This is especially true for higher level jobs. To get started, go through your social media accounts, address book, business

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Jeff Video Snapshot - iMPact Business Group
Career Advice

Interview Mistakes: 3 Knows [VIDEO]

In this short video, one of our Sr. Recruiters, Jeff Kobza, discusses 3 of the most common mistakes made by job seekers in the job search and interview process. Know yourself: What meaningful and relevant experience do you bring? Know the company you’re applying to: Go beyond the basic information when doing research. Why do

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Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in an Interview
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Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in an Interview

Studies have shown that your body language communicates more to another person than what you say. In an interview, it’s important to display your skills and why you’re the right candidate for the job. It’s also important to make the interviewer feel comfortable. This includes the time spent waiting in the lobby before the interview.

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5 Qualities of a Great Employee and Candidate
Staffing & Recruiting

5 Qualities of a Great Employee and Candidate

Whether you are hiring and trying to make sure you find the most suitable candidate, or applying for jobs and trying to make sure you’re showing potential employers all your skills and abilities, here are 5 signs to look for in a successful candidate.   Goal setter Per a CareeerBuilder.com survey, a strong work ethic

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4 Ways to Follow Up After a Job Interview
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4 Ways to Follow Up After a Job Interview

After the job interview, whether you are still interested in the position or not, you’ll want to make it part of your interview strategy to follow up with the interviewer. Following up can give you the edge you need to get the job offer over others who interviewed for the position. But many job seekers

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