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How to Write a Cover Letter that Will Stand Out

A cover letter is a one-page document (or email introduction) that you submit as part of your job application (alongside your CV or Resume). Its purpose is to introduce you and briefly summarize your professional background, especially as it compares to any specific job opening you’re applying to. Here are our tips on writing a cover […]

 

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Resume Do’s and Don’ts Every Job Seeker Should Know

Before we get into Resume Do’s and Don’ts, let’s go over the purpose of a resume. The purpose of a resume is to provide a summary of your skills, abilities and accomplishments. It is a quick advertisement of who you are – not an autobiography. It is also a “snapshot” of you with the intent […]

 

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How to Brief and Share Your References

Most employers today perform reference checks before hiring someone. Today, we are sharing how to brief and share your references. If you’ve got the right skills and experience, it would be a shame if your references were to prevent you from landing a new job! So, what can you do to make sure you have […]

 

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How to Follow Up After an Interview

Following Up After an Interview When You Don’t Hear Back You did the interview, you sent the thank you message, and now you wait..and wait…and wait. Now what? Well, if you don’t get a reply after your follow-up email, don’t keep spamming the employer with more messages. It’s easy to lose hope and confidence when […]

 

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Working with an Employment Agency as a Job Seeker – 5 Benefits

Job hunting doesn’t have to be lonely. You can set yourself up for success from the start by working with an employment agency.  However, sometimes job seekers don’t partner with one because of the misconception that employment agencies only place people in temporary jobs. Also, people might not consider working with an agency because they […]

 

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How to Write a Job Interview Thank you Email with Template

Even if you’ve absolutely nailed your job interview, you could rule yourself out of the running if you fail to follow up with your interviewer afterward. In order to stand out, it’s important that you send a thank you email immediately after the job interview. However, your follow-up communication has more to it than merely saying […]

 

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15 of the Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

To begin, how you end an interview can be just as important as how you perform during the interview. Once you have gotten through the interview, it is time to ask the questions you have prepared, remind the interviewer of your qualifications, and thank them for their time. The last few minutes of an interview […]

 

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How to End an Interview and Follow-Up Successfully: A Guide

You have an interview coming up! While you have practiced what you will say during the interview, you’re now worried about how to end an interview and how to follow up afterward if you don’t hear back. Well, after an interview, there are a few more steps you need to take in order to stand […]

 

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How to Use LinkedIn as a Job Seeker

LinkedIn is a great resource for job seekers, but you may wonder how to best leverage it. Our team of recruiters uses LinkedIn every day as a part of our tool kit to find and recruit talent. Today we’re sharing our best pro tips on how to use LinkedIn as a job seeker to support […]

 

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