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How to Stand Out as a Job Seeker

This week, we asked you what’s the best way to stand out as a job seeker? You got back to us with a variety of responses, but with a general theme. To stand out, you need to offer something no one else can. You need to be aware of the company you are applying to, and…

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How Interviewers Know When to Hire You in 90 Seconds

In these times, we can’t get enough of interviewing tips and guides. People are always fretting about job interviews, try to prepare as much as possible but there is no way of predicting the outcome. In this infographic, there are some cool stats from our friends at Come Recommended and Classes & Careers. Takeaways: 33% of…

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Don’t Be the Fruitcake of the Interview this Holiday Season

The holidays are a fantastic time to revitalize your career search. As the year comes to a close, businesses are evaluating what their needs are, and with a surplus of charitable events and parties being hosted prospective applicants have new opportunities to network with their dream employers. When attending these festive functions and getting to…

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How to Negotiate Your Salary in 10 Simple Steps [VIDEO]

Many factors influence your job satisfaction but it’s safe to say that salary is one of the key components. Your salary level has deep ramifications on your everyday life, and surely, most of you wouldn’t refuse a little raise. We all know that asking for a higher salary is something delicate to ask but you…

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How Understanding Your Industry Advances Your Career

The moment you choose to strike out on your own as an independent contractor, it is all up to you to stay afloat and thrive in your industry. There is no-one above to make the big business decisions or to hand down a detailed growth strategy to you; there is no one to market your…