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As you create and edit the first draft of your resume and get ready to send it off to potential employers, you probably feel optimistic and confident. And you should! This is an exciting and inspirational time, and as you launch your job search, the world should feel like a place of opportunity and possibility…. Read more »

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When you sit down for your interview with a potential employer, you’ll use your words to frame your background and credentials in the best possible light. Your descriptions and explanations will add depth and dimension to your resume, and you’ll answer every question that comes you way with style and aplomb. But your words won’t… Read more »

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If the very thought of a high stake conversation with a stranger makes your palms a little sweaty, and you place job interviews among life’s most necessary but utterly dreaded tasks, you aren’t alone. There are plenty of places for shy people in the working world, even in positions of leadership. But in order to… Read more »

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As you assemble a list of references to submit to prospective employers, you carefully choose every name. You make sure these are people who can be trusted, people who will speak well of you, and people who have the native intelligence, critical thinking skills, and social savvy that can turn your flaws into assets and… Read more »

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When you’re ready to make a major career shift from one field or industry to another, the path isn’t always clear. As it happens, vertical career ladders tend to be cut and dried, and moving up often involves impressing superiors, taking on more responsibility, and gaining promotions within or beyond your current workplace. But lateral… Read more »

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Despite your best efforts to stay “internet savvy” and keep your online persona professional and under control, a few aspects of your profile have gone slightly off the rails. And now that you’re on the job market, it’s time to get these little flubs cleaned up, tucked away, taken down, or overwritten by a flood… Read more »

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Your interview is over. After days of preparation, excitement, anxiety dreams, and boring your cat by making him listen to endless rehearsals of your elevator pitch, the moment of truth has come and gone. You’ve shaken hands with your interviewer one last time and shown yourself out of the building. Now what? Should you put… Read more »

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As a student or recent graduate, you probably have one primary event that dominates your resume and career history: Your education. At this point, if you’re like most of us, your years in the classroom far outweigh your years in the workforce. So it’s logical to assume that employers, recruiters, and hiring managers will emphasize… Read more »

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As you search for a new position and make decisions that drive your career, you’ll probably be leaning hard on your social and professional networks. Every person who plays a role in your life, including friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and casual acquaintances, might offer the key to your next position. And at the very least,… Read more »

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You’ve been working hard, you’ve paid your dues, and you’ve held your current position at your current salary for long enough. It’s time to negotiate for a pay increase and bump your salary up so it matches the compensation level you deserve. But before this happens, you’ll need to take a few preparatory steps. The… Read more »