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Why You Should Be Working With a Recruiter
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Why You Should Be Working With a Recruiter

Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To, Resources for Job Seekers

Why You Should Be Working With a Recruiter

jobs2025-06-16T11:08:38-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To, Resources for Job Seekers|

Searching for a job, whether currently employed or not, is taxing, and due to unfortunate mass layoffs, there are many qualified candidates who now find themselves in the “job seeker” category. We may be biased, but establishing and maintaining contact with a trusted recruiter is always a good idea. There is no fee and no obligation to further a search until you see fit – and an unforeseen layoff seems like a great time to start. Here are 5 signs that it may be time for you to contact a recruiter. […]

The Truth About Lying On Your Resume
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The Truth About Lying On Your Resume

General News, Resumes & Cover Letters

The Truth About Lying On Your Resume

jobs2023-06-16T10:17:21-04:00General News, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Believe it or not, 85% of people admit to lying on their resume, and a misrepresentation of your skills or experience can only hurt you, if not immediately, then in the long run. It’s a quick way to burn bridges and hinder your reputation, and I can almost guarantee you will be found out. You may be thinking, “What’s the harm in a slight exaggeration?”, or worse, you may not even realize you’re doing it. We’re here to put your mind at ease so you can confirm your resume does not contain any of these falsifications, and if it does [...]

Preparing for Rejection
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Preparing for Rejection

Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To

Preparing for Rejection

jobs2023-06-06T15:29:26-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To|

Recent studies reveal that it takes between 21 to 80 job applications to get one job offer. Job rejection is an unfortunate byproduct of a job search, and the more prepared you are the easier it will be to move past. We’ve compiled a list of steps to take post job rejection which, believe it or not, start before the interview. […]

Job Rejection
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Job Rejection

Behind the Scenes, I Am I Can, Motivation

Job Rejection

jobs2022-03-01T11:21:21-05:00Behind the Scenes, I Am I Can, Motivation|

It is said that on average 118 people apply for a single job and only about 17 candidates are called for an interview. That being said, it is important to have a game plan for job rejection so if you find yourself in this position, you are prepared. We’ve compiled a list of steps to take post job rejection which, believe it or not, start before the interview. […]