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Do Hiring Managers Check Your Social Media? (Yes, and Here’s What They’re Looking For)

Over half of hiring managers have found a reason not to hire someone based on their social profiles. Here's how to make sure yours works in your favor.

The short answer? Yes. But you might be more interested in the long answer: Why do they check? What are they looking for? And what […]

Ever rescheduled your interview before? Did you email or call? Do you think it changed the dynamic of the interview? Read our advice on how to do it the right way and share with a friend who’s dog ate their resume.

How to Reschedule a Job Interview (With Email Templates)

How to Write a Thank-You Email After an Interview (With Templates)

References might be a bigger deal than you think. Believe It or not, references can make or break your job prospects, so it’s extremely important to choose them wisely. Even if you had a great interview, a word from one of your references is all it could take to have the hiring manager second-guess you as the right candidate, or get the vote of confidence they need to bring you onto the team. So in a world of Amazon reviews, make sure yours are five stars!

How to Choose Job References (Yes, You Can Use Coworkers)

For most jobs, a reference is a crucial aspect of the vetting process. For some, though, it's not incredibly important, and they're not very interested in checking references. Because you can't be sure which one the job you're looking for will be, have your references ready in case they ask.

How to Send References in an Email: Templates & Examples

Thank You Email After a Bad Interview: How to Recover

opening up your email to send an email withdrawing yourself from consideration from a job

How to Withdraw a Job Application: Email Templates & Examples

If you have your heart set on working for a startup, here are some of the top skills you need to succeed.

5 Skills You Need to Work at a Startup

Sure. Everyone uses words on their resume. But, trust me, if your hiring manager sees "Attention to detail" one more time, they might consider a career change themselves. Two mistakes that so many resume-writers make are 1. Pointing out even the most basic of skills that literally any company would want an employee to have (ie. attention to detail) and 2. copying and pasting their past job descriptions under the "experience" section of their resume. What employers really want to know is what you can do. What can you do for their company?

40 Powerful Action Words to Make Your Resume Stand Out

How to Answer: What's Your Desired Salary?

How to Answer “What Is Your Desired Salary?” in a Job Interview

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