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How to Confidently Close an Interview

Let's say you’re at the close of a job interview. The interviewer asks if you have any questions. ...
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Are you Missing a Key Job Skill?

Job seekers, are you feeling frustrated because you are missing a key skill for the job of your ...
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Do Employers Read Cover Letters?

Some employers claim not to read cover letters; others say they do. With this in mind, should you ...
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6 Steps to Take Before Applying to Jobs

Job seekers often use a ‘spray and pray’ approach when job searching. They troll online job boards, upload ...
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Different Application Avenues = Different Resumes

Getting your resume reviewed and approved by both a person and a resume screening system (ATS) requires unique ...
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Win the Job Search Jackpot!

I had multiple conversations recently with a hiring manager in the oil and gas industry who was in ...
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Negotiate Salary from a Position of Strength

Money is usually the most sensitive issue in the hiring process and discussing compensation can cause anxiety for ...
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Simple Do’s and Don’ts of Applying To Jobs Online

 Applying to jobs online likely involves going through an ATS (applicant tracking system).  To increase your success with ...
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Common Job Search Mistakes You Might Be Making

  If you’ve been searching for a job for a period of time, with little to no response ...
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Locate and Connect with the Hiring Manager

Increase the chances of your resume being read by getting it into the hiring manager's hands The least ...
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5 Ways to Get Your Resume Read!

A resume has one primary purpose – to secure interviews. How can you create a strong resume that ...
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Make It The Year Of Your Career!

Make this new year the year you resolve to invest, and continue to invest, in your career. Many ...
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