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8 Purposes of Your Resume Nov 12, 2024

Think the only purpose of your resume is to get you a first interview? Think again. While landing that initial interview is crucial, it’s far from the only role your resume plays in the...

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7 Ways to Use Military Experience as a Strength in Job Interviews Nov 08, 2024

Your military service has equipped you with a unique set of skills, discipline, and experience that makes you stand out in the civilian workforce. The transition from military to civilian...

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Overcoming Ageism in Today’s Job Market: Turning Your Experience Into Your Strength Oct 31, 2024

In today’s fast-paced job market, mature professionals bring a wealth of skills, stability, and adaptability that younger workers often lack. Yet, ageism can present hurdles. In a recent...

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ICYMI: Common Mistakes People Make in Their Career Search Oct 17, 2024

Earlier this week, we hosted an engaging workshop where we covered 9 common mistakes people make during their career search. We had a lively discussion and addressed some great questions that are...

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A Self-Assessment - how many of the common interview mistakes do I make? Oct 02, 2024
There are many common mistakes people make in job interviews.  Curious to see how many of them you are guilty of?

Some of these common mistakes are:

  • Memorizing responses for lots of common...
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9 Mistakes Most People Make in their Career Search Oct 01, 2024

Most people make major mistakes in their career search. Learn these 9 common mistakes. Uncover the truth about about these common mistakes in this eye-opening 45-minute workshop,...

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Why Fall is the Best Time to Make a Career Change (or find that new job) Sep 25, 2024

Did you know that according to CNBC 52% of companies are hiring for new jobs this fall? 

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, fall is more than just a beautiful...

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Dispelling 10 False Myths about Job Interviews Sep 19, 2024

ICYMI - Earlier this week we hosted a workshop where we dispelled 10 false myths about job interviews.  

Did you know that the average job gets over 200 applications?  With services...

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8 Key Takeaways from the "Proactive Career Tips for Technical Professionals" Webinar Sep 16, 2024

ICYMI - we had an insightful webinar with many career tips for technical professionals last month.  The tech industries is particularly volatile. Did you know that 435 tech companies in the US...

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10 False Myths about Job Interviews | Ebook Sep 08, 2024

Navigating the job search process can be overwhelming, especially when you've been told false myths that aren’t true.

Common beliefs about job descriptions, interviews, and hiring decisions...

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QuickCoach - Proactive Career Tips FREE Bi-weekly Coaching Session Series for Sales & Marketing Aug 26, 2024

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00pm ET, FREE (Recording will be made available)

Unlock Your Sales and Marketing Career Potential:  Insider Tips for Acing Job Interviews for Sales &...

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Why Everyone Needs a Career Coach: How to Gain a Competitive Edge in Today’s Job Search Aug 22, 2024

You may do okay at interviews - and you may get the job. But consider this: 

  • Is it the right job - or the best job for you?
  • Did you get as high of a salary as you could have?
  • Did you get as...
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Introducing QuickCoach - Proactive Career Tips Aug 08, 2024

Starting August 20th, we will be offering FREE bi-weekly QuickCoach sessions.  

During these  FREE 30-minute interactive sessions, we will uncover false myths about resume and...

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Busting the Myth: Spend lots of time researching the company Aug 06, 2024

When preparing for a job interview, a common myth is that spending an excessive amount of time researching the company will give candidates a significant advantage. While understanding the company...

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Debunking the Common Myth: Assuming Job Descriptions Are Accurate Jul 23, 2024

Many job seekers fall into the trap of taking job descriptions at face value. They read through the listed requirements and often disqualify themselves prematurely, believing they don't meet the...

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10 Ways How AI is Changing the Job Interview Process Jul 07, 2024

AI is revolutionizing the job interviewing process in several ways, bringing in efficiencies, reducing biases, and enhancing the overall candidate experience. Understanding these changes will help...

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The most important question to ask in an interview Jun 26, 2023

In the realm of job interviews, I am often asked, what is the most important question I should ask the interviewer. There are some great questions like:

  • Why is this position open?

  • Is this a new...

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Answering the dreaded question - ‘Tell me about yourself’  Jun 20, 2023

While many of us dread the ‘Tell me about yourself question’ from recruiters - this is your opportunity to unleash your awesomeness! This question is your chance to summarize your...

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