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Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in an Interview
Interviewing

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
Interviewing

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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7 Reasons Recruiters Aren’t Finding Your Resume
Job Search

7 Reasons Recruiters Aren’t Finding Your Resume

When searching for a job, you can use all the help you can get. Working with the right recruiter is a great way to have someone with established relationships advocate your resume to potential employers on your behalf. So, how do you make it easier for recruiters who may have matching job opportunities to find

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How to Spot Resumes with False Information
Staffing & Recruiting

How to Spot Resumes with False Information

With a lot of competition for the best jobs, many applicants try to cut corners, embellish or flat our lie on their resume to try to get that illusive call back from a hiring manager. According to Forbes, more than a third of job applicants confess to lying on their resume. Education To find out

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Do I Need a Cover Letter?
Resume Tips

Do I Need a Cover Letter?

A common question from job seekers is: “Do I really need a cover letter, and if so, what do I write in it?” Yes, always include a cover letter with your resume unless no way to submit one with your application, or if the job posting says not to submit one; then you don’t need one.

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A Personal Brand and Why Every Job Seeker Needs One
Career Advice

A Personal Brand and Why Every Job Seeker Needs One

Hiring managers and recruiters receive large amounts of job applications, so it is essential for job seekers to stand out from the crowd in order to be considered for a position. Your personal brand  is how you market yourself to others. You are your own brand. Think of yourself as a solution to a problem

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13 Reasons Why It's Time for a Job or Career Change
Career Advice

13 Reasons Why It Might Be Time for a Job or Career Change

Lack Passion Has the honeymoon phase long passed? If you’re not waking up feeling excited about going into work anymore, and your enthusiasm for the contributions you are making is gone, it’s a good reason to look for a new, exciting opportunity. It could be a new position within the company, or perhaps time to

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