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Career Development

Think Outside the (Career) Box: Use Skills and Experience to Your Advantage

Jobs have changed significantly in the last few decades, and so have workforce patterns. From increased career mobility to shifts in job requirements, today’s labor market is ever-changing.  The good news is that professionals who want to move into different roles now have numerous channels at their disposal, especially online. Most people change jobs more …

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To Find Great Employees Start with Your Messaging

Reaching and attracting employees that will complement your organization’s operations begins with effective communication. By clearly establishing the organization’s mission and goals, in addition to the general culture expectations, people will immediately know how they can contribute to the teams they will be part of. Most importantly, companies can make the case through messaging of …

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7 Ways to Turn an Entry-Level Job Into a Career

Many new people to the job market believe that their first job needs to be their dream job. They need to make a lot of money doing something they love with amazing benefits and flexible hours. The reality is getting started in a new field can be an overwhelming experience, especially when most job requirements …

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Pro Tips for Landing an Amazing Entry Level Job

Whether you are searching for your first job, reentering the workforce, or looking to try something new, use these tips to help land your dream destination. Figure out what you want to do One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make is to just start searching for jobs without putting much thought into what they …

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Writing A Post Interview Thank You Letter

You just finished up your interview and totally knocked it out of the park. Your work is done, right? Not so fast! Many hiring managers pay attention to thoughtfully and quickly (within a day!) crafted thank you email letters. Sending a follow-up thank you message can be the difference between getting hired or rejected. You’re …

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7 amazing entry-level job search tips to help you find a fantastic position

Are you new to the workforce, or re-entering it after an extended time away? Are you looking to switch careers, but don’t know where start?  If you are, you’ll most likely be seeking an ‘entry-level’ position.  What, exactly, is an “entry-level” position? The term is HR/recruiter speak for a job that requires little or no …

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Soft Skills

Today’s job interviews no longer consist of meeting with company management, reviewing your resume, and sitting through a series of questions. These days, smart companies are getting  creative. Although hard skills are still evaluated during the hiring process, soft skills are keenly evaluated, too. NEWS FLASH: Companies have figured out that traditional resumes and interviews …

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