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There’s still work to be done! Want to stand out from your competition and make another positive impression? Or howbout set yourself up for another great job if this one doesn’t pan out? Check out the tips below for 5 things you should do after every job interview.

5 Things to Do Immediately After a Job Interview

So your cheeks hurt from smiling (whether it was real or fake), you just shook your interviewers’ hand, and you managed not to trip on your way out of the office. Nice work. Sure, the…

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If you were given 3 wishes before a job interview (and you weren't allowed to wish to skip it), what would you wish for? Our guess is that you’d wish: To be completely prepared, To knock the hiring manager’s socks off, And for 0 awkward silences. Well, your wish is our command! There’s just one catch.

Smart Strategies for Job Interview Success

If you were given 3 wishes before a job interview (and you weren't allowed to wish to skip it), what would you wish for? Our guess is that you’d wish: To be completely prepared, To knock the…

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How to Build Your Resume While Still in College

They say college is the best 4 (or 5 or 6) years of your life. Sure, have a blast! But don’t leave college not knowing what to put on your resume. If you’re worried about…

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Ok so not all jobs are what you might have hoped them to be and that’s ok! There’s more fish in the sea. So what do you do when it’s time to turn down a job offer?

The Right Way to Turn Down a Job Offer

You got a job offer! Awesome!   Maybe…   Ok so not all jobs are what you might have hoped them to be and that’s ok! There’s more fish in the sea. So what do…

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A “personal brand” is defined as the way you present yourself to others, both in-person and online. In other words, what do you want people to think of when they hear your name? More specifically, personal branding has become much more important to your job search, especially since the rise of professional social networking sites like LinkedIn. Whether you are a college student looking for an internship, or a professional at any stage of your career, here is a quick overview of how your personal brand can influence your job search.

Do You Need a Personal Brand for Your Job Search?

Do You Need a Personal Brand For Your Job Search? You’re probably familiar with branding as it relates to companies, products, and services. But the idea of “branding” can apply to yourself, too.  A “personal…

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