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How to Prepare for an Interview Presentation

Preparing for an interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, and has to be done 100% correctly if you want to win over your interviewer. Here are some quick tips from our friends at Sliderocket (and a couple from us): Did you turn off your mobile phone? Did you make sure the WiFi is working in the…

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Keeping Up Appearances in Interviews

How many articles or blogs have you read about how your appearance can affect the outcome of a job interview? I can answer that…too many. We all know what to wear to an interview, and what not to wear. We know about proper grooming and hygiene habits, and how first impressions last. But recently, I…

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How to Engage in Social Networks for Your Job Hunt

Social Job Seeker, Jobvite’s newest survey, asked job seekers how they used social networks for career advancement and job search. If you are actively or passively seeking a new opportunity, these points will help you understand how to be more pro-active in your search. Most companies hire people primarily through referrals, therefore, job search activities…

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Want to Create an Opportunity? Try these Ideas.

Mary, a client in transition recently commented that job search behavior is a practiced behavior. This immediately captured my attention and I asked her to elaborate on her comment. Mary went on to share that as she attended the seminars at OI Partners Promark Company, she was seeing three behaviors stand out as she tried…

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How to Answer Salary Questions in Your Interview

One question that often makes people feel uncomfortable at interview is ‘what salary are you looking for?’…or something along those lines. I personally feel ok talking about money and I think it’s fine to state your expectations clearly and confidently. Most people shy away from talking money However, I’ve been in this game long enough…