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September's Hiring Sprint

September is a Splendid Month for Your Job Search

Summer is quickly wrapping up, vacations are ending, kids are going back to school and the job market is picking up. September and October are ideal months for a job search. Check out our top three reasons these months are splendid for your search: Summertime Conflicts Are Done Summer vacations during the months of June, July, and August, disrupt team […]

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Tweaking Your Job Search During Shelter-in-Place

Have the latest unemployment figures left you feeling nervous? Now is the right time to plan for the long-term and plant some seeds before you need them. There are many things you can’t control right now. But, you can control what you do and your reaction to our current situation. Take one step at a time. Network Even the most […]

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‘Tis the Season to Network

The holiday season is upon us and with it comes opportunities to eat, drink and network. Yes, network. It is tempting to relax into the mix of parties, eggnog and ugly Christmas sweaters that is the holiday season but in doing so, you might be letting opportunities pass you by. Don’t worry, you don’t have to sound like a walking […]

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Does Your Social Media Need a Good Scrubbing?

Employers are increasingly using social media to screen prospective candidates, in fact, many use third-party services to screen applicants. Thanks to AI, employers can not only search the big, known social media players – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn – but they can also look through every Reddit post, Pinterest pin, blog comment and insert-name-of-emerging-platform-here you ever posted. Your social […]

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How Do You Turn the Tight Labor Market to Your Advantage?

All signs point to a tight labor market. Here is the situation as it stands right now: Companies are struggling to fill job openings as the unemployment rate has been at or below 4 percent for more than a year. Yes, there is a slowdown in the global economy. But moderate job gains in the U.S. are still expected for […]

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How to Rock Your Phone and Video Interviews

The average job posting has more than 250 applicants. Recruiters are looking for ways to screen applicants quickly and efficiently, which is why they are increasingly turning to phone and video interviews during the early stages of the screening process. At this stage, recruiters are looking for three things: Interest – You may be thinking, “I wouldn’t have applied for the […]

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Tips to Stay Organized During Your Job Search

Job hunting can be a job in itself. You are managing your inbox, social media presence, and recruiters – sometimes all at once. The best way to stay focused on your job search is to be prepared. Managing Your Inbox You will likely get approached by recruiters during your job search. Have a few response templates handy when these opportunities arise: If […]

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