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“I’ve often compared recruiting to dating; there are so many similarities that it’s hard not to do so.  Like dating, both parties (recruiter and candidate) want to present themselves in the best light and be equally attractive to each other.” continue reading

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What to Get Your Job Seeker for the Holidays

Someone who is looking for work, whether because they just got out of school or because of a layoff, can use a hand. This is a list of what to get them to help them find work and get back on track. Firstly, we should say, if they need help with food, clothes or rent,…

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The Best And Worst Colors To Wear To Work – Careers Articles

“Having trouble picking out what to wear to work? Focusing on colors might not only help you narrow down your choices, but may also benefit your career. Research has shown that colors can greatly affect our moods and the way other people respond to us.” continue reading

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How to Scare Away a Job Interviewer – On Careers (usnews.com)

“Most job seekers worry about making mistakes in interviews, but most interviewers understand that no one gives a perfect interview and will overlook the occasional flubbed answer. However, it’s still possible to scare off your interviewer with a single statement or action. Here are 10 of the most likely ways to spook your interviewer.” continue…

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Why You Need A Career Bucket List In 2013 – Careers Articles

“Make your first million. Get the corner office. Start your own company. Take over the family business. Publish a book. Retire by a certain age. Career goals may vary, but they all mark the reaching of a professional achievement. While it’s up to you to decide what career accomplishments matter most, you might not know…

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What Hiring Managers Want In A Good Job Candidate | Personal Branding Blog

“Even in a tight job market, hiring managers are having a tough time finding the right candidates. According to the Career Advisory Board’s 2012 Job Preparedness Indicator, only 17% of the 516 hiring managers polled said job seekers possess the skills the companies are actually looking for.” continue reading

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10 Rules for Holiday-Gift Giving in the Office

“Finding the right gifts for friends and family is hard enough. Being expected to get something for your co-workers and your boss on top of that and navigating how much money to spend is a good way to lose your holiday cheer entirely.” continue reading

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The #1 Thing Hiring Managers Are Looking For | Personal Branding Blog

“We’ve all been there before: You interview for the seemingly perfect job opportunity, and you make all the right moves, but somehow you’re passed up in the final round. Worse, the feedback you get is unsatisfying, too—you’re told there are just too many qualified applicants.” continue reading

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Ancient First Time Manager’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving

What follows was carved into the walls of the managers’ break-room in one the world’s first factories: Acme Chariot Wheels, on South SunGod Street, Mesopotamia. The editors recognized that these truths were so timeless that they felt it was important to share them with you, even though they were written 4,000 years ago or more.…

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5 Reasons Why You Need a Recruiting Agency

It’s seems like a lot of money, doesn’t it? I mean why pay someone to do what you can do yourself? The answer is a question: How much more could you or your people be making for you if you let a professional do it? You don’t do your own taxes, do you? You wouldn’t…

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