Job interviews are tricky – you think you’re confident in all your answers and then one little unexpected question makes you slip up and say the wrong thing. Be thoughtful about your interview answers – take a second to answer if you need to – and whatever you do next, just make sure to avoid […]
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Let’s be honest, there is no shortage of bright, qualified candidates looking for work out there. If you’re looking to fill a position and you find that you are not getting back the quality of candidates you were hoping for, it could be that what you’re putting out there isn’t quite matching up with the […]
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For many, using LinkedIn is anxiety-inducing – it feels like there’s a lot of pressure to present the perfect version of yourself as someone who could be hired by any job out there. Remember you absolutely don’t have to be perfect, especially when starting out – don’t sweat it, take it step by step. Fill […]
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You’re always told to research companies you’re applying for, but you’re never told how. The easiest thing to do is browse their website and pick up on their history, core values and previous projects – but that’s not the only thing to do. There are plenty of places you can go to look for more […]
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Do you feel like it’s time to switch things up in your career journey? Maybe it’s time to make the switch to doing contract work. This means you’ll make an entire career out of freelancing and short, fixed-contract jobs instead of being a permanent employee. Doing contract work full-time is great because you can create […]
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Hiring managers love seeing specific, measurable achievements in your application. These metrics can usually boil down to a single number, which makes them very appealing and eye catching on a resume. So, what metrics are hiring managers looking for that you can include on your resume? The Easily Measurable: 1 – Social Media Social media […]
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We all fall into the trap of doubting ourselves sometimes, but have you ever considered that these thought patterns may be hurting your career growth? Negative self-talk will do nothing but hinder you anywhere in life, and your career is one place that will suffer the most from it. Here are three different ways you […]
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While the term “leader” often brings up connotations such as “alpha”, or “dominant”, what makes a great leader is deeply nuanced and often holds many traits associated more like “supportive”, “patient” and “understanding”. Having great leadership qualities can be tremendously beneficial to yourself and those around you, making for a more positive and efficient work […]
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Getting fired isn’t the end of the world, so don’t treat it as such! After a termination, the best thing to do is get up and put yourself out there again to find a new job. You’re sure to find one eventually, and it’ll get your confidence back up! Until then, there’s only one obstacle […]
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As an introverted person, sometimes I feel worried the workforce isn’t for me. Climbing up the career ladder sometimes seems harder than it would be to somebody more outgoing than me – for example, my extroverted friends have more connections in their field, or will have a better time at a networking event than I […]
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