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You can negotiate everything during your job search

By on August 22, 2019 at 1:47 PM
There’s a small group of people who enjoy negotiating their salary during a job search but most would rather talk about anything but the money questions even though compensation often affects your career decisions. It’s not uncommon for job candidates to resort to taking a lesser paying job rather than negotiating for a compensation level …

Why your contacts aren’t working

By on August 15, 2019 at 10:06 AM
It’s super easy to throw in the towel when it comes to networking. Give most people about two or three weeks of sluggish responses from their efforts in reaching out to people and suddenly networking is labeled ineffective. The lack of results can be discouraging even to the most ambitious person – it’s human nature …
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Hiring neurodiversity in the workplace is smart business

By on August 9, 2019 at 6:32 AM
One of the most refreshing changes in the workplace is seeing diversity through a different lens. In the past, job candidates with neurological differences struggled to find a job – any job where they could feel productive and valued. There is a new employer mindset emerging towards seeing strengths in diversity, not liabilities. “Neurodiversity” is …
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Learn how networking teaches you about confidence

By on August 1, 2019 at 11:12 AM
The marketplace is full of career opportunities right now and you’ll find most of them through networking. Yet, this tried and true method can make some people cringe when they think about meeting people for job information. Networking is not your enemy and having to talk about yourself makes you more aware of your strengths. …

Should you take a job that doesn’t interest you?

By on July 26, 2019 at 4:31 PM
If you have been job searching for several months, chances are you could be getting a little concerned about landing a good job. When time and worry intersect during a career transition, the culprit is usually the fear of the “unknown” that leads to some heavy duty thinking over your next move. Should you take …
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What employers look for in your LinkedIn profile?

By on July 18, 2019 at 2:27 PM
Most professionals know presenting your online profile plays a significant role in making networking easy while generating attention from employers who frequently search for top talent. LinkedIn reigns as a strong social platform in helping you connect with people where the number of active participants is mind boggling at the tune of 260 million a …
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Things you should avoid saying during a job interview

By on July 11, 2019 at 1:37 PM
Interviews are often described as the “moment of truth” or being on stage when the curtain rises, all with the same message – it’s your time to impress the interviewer. The fact you are invited for an interview says a lot about you, specifically the interviewer is interested in your background and wants to explore …

What should you do with multiple job offers?

By on July 8, 2019 at 9:18 AM
In a job market with an abundance of opportunities, there is a lot of comparison going on with job offers. There’s nothing wrong with receiving multiple offers, in fact offers are compliments to your ability to interview well and show your value. An active job search always involves multiple applications, networking and meeting with as …