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Should You Go Freelance?

On paper, the freelance lifestyle is perfect. You have the ultimate freedom – from office location and working hours, to clients and projects. There are no bosses or holiday restrictions, and childcare is no longer a problem. However, the reality of freelancing can be quite different. For some people, too much freedom can turn into…

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Do NOT Write Your Resume to Please an Applicant Tracking System

One of the fun parts (for me at least) about being a career coach is seeing some of the terrible advice that other people are giving out. Right now, one of the big fads among career “experts” who completely miss the point is to talk about how to beat Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), those software…

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How NOT to Contact Recruiters on LinkedIn

Lots of us in the recruiting world are very active on LinkedIn, doing what we can to be accessible to jobseekers. We love networking, meeting new people, and finding great candidates to fill our openings. Many of us also like to give back to our networks, helping out in any way we can. While we…

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Here’s Why Employers Don’t Contact You After a Job Interview

Globalization and the improving government reforms have created several jobs recently that allow several people to earn their living. Nevertheless, finding the right job and getting it, is a really tough job. You can apply for several jobs at once based on your qualifications and area of expertise, but the biggest hurdle that you must…

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How to Build a Resume the Right Way

A great resume is the perfect tool to showcase your skill to potential employers. Resumes can be hard to get right, but this infographic from Degree Theory provides some interesting tips to help you get it right. If you have any other tips, please leave them in the comments below! Takeaways Only include relevant information- employers don’t need…