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Best Interview Resources on the Web

You know that interview preparation is critical for landing the offer. By now you have probably searched for every interview resource you can find. Since there is a ton of content online, it’s important to quickly identify the best and start preparing. This way you can spend more time getting in the zone and less…

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How to Ace the Second Interview

Landing a second job interview is a huge accomplishment but it’s not time to celebrate yet. Now is the time to get focused on advancing to offer stage. While job interviews aren’t totally in your control, there are ways to increase your chances of acing the interview. In this post we will share what to expect,…

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How to Mentally Prepare for an Interview

The job interview can be a high stress situation for even the most qualified candidate – but it doesn’t have to be. In addition to preparing your answers for potential interview questions, you will need mental preparation. Without mental preparation, you run the risk of getting in your head on the big day. This alone can sabotage…

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9 Linkedin Hacks to Increase Your Chances of Landing a Job

Updated: August 2020 LinkedIn  is a critical platform for career management. When used properly it can even produce incredible life-changing job opportunities in your sleep! Therefore you will want to make sure your LinkedIn profile is working for you in an optimal way. In this blog post we will share simple LinkedIn hacks for leveraging your professional…

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7 Professional Branding Hacks that Don’t Require Writing Skills

Projecting the right brand for your target industry and role is essential for being found by employers and hired. However it’s an area of the job search where people tend to struggle the most. In addition to writing your own branding statements, there are other simple strategies that will ensure your brand is working for you. In…

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How to Create and Communicate Your Professional Brand

Branding is an important part of finding and landing a new job. Your professional brand helps hiring managers and recruiters understand fit potential for their job openings. Your brand also provides insight into whether or not you are a cultural fit for the organization. Without a strong brand, you will experience difficulty landing a job….

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Leverage Your LinkedIn Photo to Attract More Job Leads

Online professional branding has become a critical part of career management and job searching. Without an optimized online presence you are doomed to be unreachable, unfound, and miss out on great opportunities. In this blog post we will share the importance of your LinkedIn profile photo in attracting employers, why it matters, and how you can leverage…

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10 Non-Negotiables for Making a Successful Career Change

Updated: August 2022 The job search can be intimidating if you are hoping to transition to a new career path. In fact a career change is one of the toughest job search scenarios because that job searcher is usually lacking relevant work experience. While career change may be difficult, it is not impossible. You just have…

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The 8-Step Plan for Supercharging Your Job Search

Updated: August 2022 Reviving a dead job search is critical for staying in control of your career. Yet many professionals become reactive to their environment once they enter the job search day-to-day. As a result, one’s career hopes and dreams can become derailed. In this post we will share 8 steps for achieving your career goals by…

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32 Skills and Traits that Make Veterans Great Employees

Updated: November 2019 Veterans make great employees. This should be no surprise considering the selfless acts of service they’ve already performed. Imagine this kind of dedication in the workplace. In this post we’ll share 32 reasons why these real-life heroes make great hires, what hiring managers can do about it, and how veterans can use…

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How to Use the Holidays for Your Job Search

Updated: December 2020 Timing is everything when it comes to the job search. Even if you’re the perfect candidate for the job, you’re bound to experience the effects of bad timing during the holiday job search. In this post we’ll share all of the seasonality timing traps you need to be aware of, what to…

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Watch Out for these Employer Red Flags in the Job Interview Process

There’s nothing worse than landing a job, only to realize on day one of the job, that accepting the offer was a big mistake. If you’ve been getting a funny feeling in your gut after interviewing, you’ll want to carefully consider your decision to sign the job offer letter. In this post we’ll explain why…

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