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Sometimes not hearing anything at all can feel even worse than getting a job rejection email. Candidates often assume that they're being "ghosted" because they weren't a good fit for the position. But more often than not, it’s not the candidate’s fault that the employer is taking so long to respond. There’s a lot of working behind the scenes that goes into hiring that might take longer than a candidate expects. Rather than refresh your inbox every few minutes, quell some of those job search fears by remembering some of these factors that could delay hearing back from a prospective employer.

Why You’re Getting Ghosted During Your Job Search

How many times has this happened to you? You just had a great job interview, promptly sent a thank you note to the hiring manager, […]

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How and when do you leave a company so it doesn’t hurt your chances at landing the next job?

How Long Should You Stay at a Job?

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A product manager is someone who bridges the gap between business and technology. They quite literally manage the product(s) that a company wants to produce and that a development team needs to build.

What Does a Product Manager Actually Do?

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How to Quantify Your Work Experience and Why You Should

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With the New Year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get a head start on your 2020 job search. If you’ve already polished your resume and started sending out applications, chances are you have started hearing back from some companies to schedule an initial phone screen or an interview. But if you haven’t been to a job interview in a while or if this is for a position you really want, it’s normal to look for guidance on how to maximize your chance of performing well.

5 Favorite Interview Tips From Career Coaches

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10 Startups We’re Excited About This Month

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In a hiring manager’s position, they have to select one candidate out of five, ten, maybe twenty interviewees. If all other interviewees seem excited about joining the company and one or two give the impression that this is just another interview to get out of their current job, a hiring manager 10 out of 10 times choose the candidate who is excited to join their company.

This Small Interview Mistake Will Keep You From Getting the Job

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Why not start your job search with the company? Essentially, what we mean by this is that candidates should narrow down a shortlist of companies you’d ideally like to work for rather than job titles. Doing this can essentially change the entire feel of your job search and might even help you land a great job. Here’s why.

Why You Should Start Your Job Search With Companies, Not Titles

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Quitting a job is usually awkward and filled with uncomfortable moments and grey areas. We want to help you navigate how to quit a job the best way possible because, even if you haven't had to already, quitting a job is probably something you’ll have to do at some point in your life.

How to Quit Your Job the Right Way

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Everybody goes through the agonizing waiting period. While you’re going through yours, here are a few pitfalls you should try to avoid during the post-interview stage, and some tips to make the most of it. We like to think of them as four power plays you could make during the waiting game that can reduce anxiety and help you stay focused on what’s really important: finding your next best career move.

What to Do While You’re Waiting for a Job Offer

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