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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 Professionally (With Email Templates)

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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

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

How to Withdraw a Job Application: Email Templates & Examples for Every Situation

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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 for Every Step

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Thank You Email After a Bad Interview: How to Recover (With Templates)

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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)

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Education vs. Experience: Proving Your Worth to Employers

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Essential Apps for College Students to Survive and Thrive

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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

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

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Tips for How to Respond to a Job Rejection Email

How to Respond to A Job Rejection Email

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In our society, where value is tied to productivity, being unemployed can be an extremely emotionally taxing and draining experience. The longer it drags on, the worse it can get. If you dealing with just a short period of unemployment, it can feel like an extended vacation. But the longer it lasts, the more it begins to weigh on your self-esteem and sense of worth.

How To Explain Long-Term Unemployment

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