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Did You Miss Your Calling in Life?

The importance of pursuing meaningful work has received a lot of attention in the press in recent years. We want more from work than material benefits; we want our work to be personally rewarding. Meaningful work is that which has a purpose in the broader context of one’s life, and may be done for personal…

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5 Ways to Prep a Job Interview Like a Champ

Excruciating isn’t it? It is supposed to be a moment of excitement. You finally got the call to meet face to face. To make a convincing case about why you should be hired. But as the actual day inches closer by the minute, the butterflies in your stomach grows louder. This is not going according to…

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Top Resume Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job

You could have all the skills experience to make you the best candidate for a role, but if you’ve made sloppy mistakes on your resume, or not taken the time to write it in a way that will get you noticed, it could cost you the job. Recruiters generally make up their mind about a…

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25 LinkedIn Skills That Can Get You Hired

LinkedIn skills. LinkedIn endorsements. Do they actually matter or are they just there to look pretty on your profile? One way they can come in handy is by looking at the data around what skills are most in demand around the globe with employers. LinkedIn identified the 25 hottest skills that got people hired, globally and in…

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Why You Should be Preparing a Job Search Strategy Before It’s Needed

I have a confession to make. When I entered the recruiting field, I didn’t get my foot in the door by networking with key players in the industry. I didn’t establish myself as a subject matter expert by sharing my brand on social media – social media didn’t even exist then. Instead, I was one…