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I remember all too clearly the first email I received that asked me to come in for a job interview. I was elated, sent a response confirming that their suggested time the next week worked great for me—then I sat …

Hey, someone hired you. (Hallelujah!) Even more awesome: There’s a paycheck in your future! Before you think of all the ways to spend it, consider this: The habits you put in place now can set you up for a lifetime …

Virtual interviewing is more than just a
passing trend. More and more companies are utilizing video calls, screen
sharing, and voice chat to transform all aspects of their business, and
interviewing is no exception. Meeting virtually is becoming synonymous with
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The job hunt can be challenging and daunting for anyone, regardless of personality or experience. But there are particular hindrances or barriers that can surface for people with perfectionistic tendencies.

Perfectionism, also understood as the practice of refusing to accept …

A frequent question that comes up when I’m teaching Job Interview Skills is, “What should I wear to the interview?” Last week my class had a few Baby Boomers, both men and women, saying that with the business causal environment, …

In order for your resume to stand out, it needs to be flawless as well as current. Here are six resume trends to follow that will increase your chances of getting an interview.

1. Use Keywords

While it’s possible that …

When you look at people who’ve achieved stunning success in their fields, it’s difficult to imagine that they weren’t always hurtling down those paths. But each of these five famous figures started off doing something else.

Some spent years or …

You just wrapped up the big job interview you’ve been hoping for. Maybe you think your work is done and it’s time to sit back and wait for the results. Wrong! Your work is just beginning.
I can’t stress enough …

Writing or updating your resume brings up a hundred different questions. Should you highlight this, that, or the other thing you did? How should you describe yourself, your education, and your experience?

And when it comes to listing internships on …