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6 Steps For Breaking Out Of A Job Hunt Rut

Before you continue your job search, you’ll want to know everything there is to identifying and getting around the job hunt rut.

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10 Things You Should Avoid When Applying For A Job Online

Here are 10 mistakes you should avoid at all costs when applying for a job online.

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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Every Job Seeker Makes

This E-Book goes over 5 mistakes you might be making in your job search.

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How to Figure Out Your Dream Job

By Noelle | September 30, 2015

Updated: October 2022 What do you want to be when you grow up? For those lucky enough to know their life’s purpose, this is an easy question to answer. However …

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How to Deal with Job Loss: 6 Practical Tips for Picking Up the Pieces & Moving Forward

By Sarah E. Williams | September 21, 2015

Updated: October 2022 Job loss is devastating for most people. It’s a lot to digest on top of the fears around unemployment and finding a new job. In this blog …

10 Interview Tips: Turn a Failed Job Interview into a Job Offer

10 Interview Tips: Turn a Failed Job Interview into a Job Offer

By Noelle | September 14, 2015

It’s no secret that the journey from “job seeker” to “hired” is full of obstacles scattered along the way. For some it’s the resume and actually landing an interview that …

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Career Advice for College Grads

By Noelle | June 3, 2015

Graduating from college and jumping into the real world can be extremely overwhelming. I recall this period on my life feeling a bit like culture shock since I was totally unprepared …

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Top Career Change Challenges & Remedies for Overcoming Them

By Noelle | April 30, 2015

Changing careers can be grueling. In addition to figuring out where you fit, you also have to convince others that you can make the change. This leads to loss in …

10 Tips to Turn Your Volunteer Work Into a Paying Job

By Noelle | April 23, 2015

Working as a volunteer, during times of unemployment is a proven job search strategy. It makes you an insider and creates the potential for landing paid employment with your volunteer organization. …

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22 Transferable Skills & Resume Gap Fillers to Gain from Volunteering

By Noelle | April 16, 2015

Updated: November 2020 Volunteer experience can be invaluable for your resume especially if you are changing careers, re-entering the workforce, or building your dream career path. In this post, we’ll …

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10 Reasons Why Volunteering is a Good Move for Career Changers

By Noelle | April 4, 2015

Updated May 2020 Volunteering may not earn you a paycheck but it doesn’t mean you can’t reap huge career benefits from it. This is especially true in the case of …

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Should I Get an MBA?

By Noelle | March 30, 2015

If you’re hoping to earn six figures at some point in your career, you may be wondering if an advanced degree is necessary. While an advanced degree can help, it’s …

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When Is It OK to Quit Your Job Without Another Lined Up?

By Noelle | March 9, 2015

You’re miserable in your job and want to quit, but there’s no other job waiting in the wings. Whether you want to move on because your boss is driving you …

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9 Linkedin Hacks to Increase Your Chances of Landing a Job

By Noelle | January 29, 2015

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 …

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7 Professional Branding Hacks that Don’t Require Writing Skills

By Noelle | January 22, 2015

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 …