The Best Transferable Skills to Have When Changing Careers

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Is it time for a career change? Maybe you want to try out a new industry in an area that’s always piqued your interest. Or, perhaps this is your year to transition toward retirement, or toward making the time you spent working remotely during the pandemic your permanent MO – and that would require changing… Read more »

References Do’s and Don’ts Before Your Next HR Interview

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You already know the value of references who can vouch for you when it comes to landing your next job. After all, recruitment is what you do yourself. But, it’s always helpful to have a few helpful reminders at your fingertips, especially as you make this the year you take your own career to the… Read more »

How to Research a Company to Prepare for an Interview

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Being ready to ace a job interview takes some advance prep, including anticipating and practicing responses to questions that may be asked. Merely coming up with canned responses that could apply to virtually any company and/or interviewers is a good start – it scores about a C or C+ on the “I am ready to… Read more »

How to Dress to Impress for Your Next Interview

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The outfit you choose for your interview is like the bow on top of a carefully selected gift: It pulls it all together into the perfect package as you meet an employer or hiring manager. So, just like all the other effort you’ve put into your job search, it’s important to get it right. Keep… Read more »

6 Ways to Separate Yourself from Other Job Candidates

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When you interview for a job, you may be asked the question “What sets you apart from all our other candidates?” Or not. Either way, you need to be prepared to answer it. In fact, this is what your entire hiring process boils down to. How can you distinguish yourself from the competition and leave… Read more »

Mind the Gap: How to Explain an Employment Gap in An Interview

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The pressure to get the answers ‘right’ during a job interview can be overwhelming, especially when you aren’t sure what they’ll ask. You want to make a good impression that shows you’re qualified, knowledgeable, and capable of doing the job. Even if your answers and resume support these points, there could be another hurdle in… Read more »