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3 Easy Ways to Stand Out At Your Job

It’s hard to stand out at your job is the same as many other people at the same company. This makes it harder to get a promotion, and this is even more difficult if all of you are working on the same project or all vying for one permanent or

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10 Best Tips for Changing Careers

Dread the thought of another day at your current job? Envying someone else’s line of work? If you just can’t stand the thought of going back there, check out all of our steps to make sure changing careers goes as smoothly as possible.   Decide! Figure out which part of

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All You Need To Know About Phone Interviews

Phone interviews are often the first step in the interview process! Here’s how to prepare for your phone interview: Why a Phone Interview? Why Phone Interviews Matter Most Phone Interviews are Short Phone Interviews vs. In-Person Interviews Can I Be Hired Off of a Phone Interview? How to Prepare For

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How to Write a Functional Hybrid Resume (with Example)

How To Write a Functional Hybrid Resume (With Example)

Life often gets in the way of the best-laid plans, so if you’ve had multiple jobs, you need the functional hybrid resume. If you have a history of several short-term jobs, you need to format your resume differently than the traditional set-up. Need a different kind of resume? Check out

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How To Get Your Resume Past The ATS

Today we’re going to cover why an ATS is your first hiring hurdle! As technology advances, so do it’s interruption into the hiring process. While several decades ago a hiring manager had to sort sometimes hundreds of resumes by hand, that’s no longer the case.   What is an ATS

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Difference Between W-2 and 1099 Tax Form

Recently, a lot of people have been confused about the difference between a W-2 and a 1099 form and why it’s so important. Today we break it down for you!   What is a W-2? W-2 is more detailed than 1099. The reason for that is employers withhold deductions throughout

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6 Top Resume Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job

6 Top Resume Mistakes That Could Cost You the Job

Resume mistakes are one of the easiest steps to avoid, but they still happen! Are you sure you’ve done all the steps? Some may seem obvious, but we wouldn’t remind you about them if they weren’t important. Go through this shortlist now and make sure your resume is up to

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“Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question and Answer

Let’s conquer the “Tell me about yourself” interview question! Picture this: You finally get the call for the interview, accept the time and date, and double-check the address. You find your interview “ Dress For Success” outfit, get to the place a little early, and try not to look anxious while

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What is Your Greatest Strength Interview Question

“What Is Your Greatest Strength?” Interview Question

The question of what your greatest strength is in the workplace always comes up, no matter what position!  Answering your strength is actually easier than you think if you know what to look for! Watch for Different Versions of The Strength Question This question also hides under the disguise of:

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Greatest Weakness Interview Question and Answer

It can be nerve-wracking to answer the “greatest weakness” question in an interview, but we will help you avoid all the pitfalls. The weakness question can be a trap or a chance to show off your skill!  Give the wrong answer and the whole interview could be over before you

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How To Overcome the Job Experience Requirement

It’s a common catch when starting a new career: every job ad asks for experience, but you don’t have any. To get the job, you need experience – but how can you earn experience without the job? How do you get experience before you get experience? Plenty of people are

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