Get Hired Newsletter : To whom it may Concern?
When I see that in a cover letter, my first thought is this candidate did not take the time to research my company in order to address their cover letter…
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Text or Email during an Interview
Most of us text family and friends every day, and this now-ubiquitous form of communication is finding its way into the hiring process. Texting can be the easiest way…
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Education, Experience Vs Skills Assessments
Be prepared for the new way of hiring. A lot of my clients do not feel that the Skills Assessments are important to complete. Think again! HR professionals value skills-based…
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Tips FROM A Recruiter: What recruiters think about in order to close the offer.
Closing the deal—persuading the candidate to say yes to your job offer—is an exciting part of the recruitment process. It’s also a crucial step; you don’t want to lose the…
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6 Tips for a Career change after 40
1. Believe In Its Possibility To help you make this change, interact, and connect with people who have been successful in such a risk. That would certainly appease your fear…
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How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview
This common interview question keeps coming up in my coaching calls. I don’t know why it throws job seekers off balance? It might seem like an easy win of an…
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Summertime Job Hunting? It’s Iffy, But a Great Time to Prepare
With the summer months being slower in the workplace, it typically isn’t one of the best times to apply for jobs. Managers take more time off during the summer making it…
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Unexpected Interview
Interviewers are asking oddball and funny interview questions to hopefully learn more about a potential employee than the standard “ walk me through your resume” question. In addition, companies are…
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Taking Time Off Work is NOT Punishment
How important is vacation? It can be summed up in one sentence: rested employees are more productive employees. Taking vacation can reduce stress, help prevent burnout and promote work-life balance…
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Do What Lets You Have the Life You Want
When I’ve dispensed career advice, I’ve been known to say, “Do what you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.” And the reason I do is that…
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