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Top Ten Tips for Finding a Job You’ll Love

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“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” How much of your waking life do you spend at work? Add to that the time you spend thinking about work, planning for work and getting to and from work. It’s a big chunk of your week. It’s…

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What is a Career Objective on a Resume?

Close-up of a hand holding a resume during a job interview, with the resume in focus and the businessperson across the table slightly out of focus.

What is a resume career objective? Also referred to as a resume summary or professional summary, it’s a two or three-sentence statement—near the top of your resume below your name and contact info—that establishes a few points: That you want a specific job* That you’re qualified for the job That you—and your skills that are…

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How to Write a Cover Letter

A happy and hopeful young adult man reading and checking his resume before applying for a new job.

Yes, cover letters seem basic, but writing them isn’t so basic. Here’s how to write a terrific cover letter. What’s a cover letter? You’ll find all sorts of definitions, but here’s ours: It is a single-page letter that introduces you, highlights your relevant experiences and skills, clearly displays your interest in a specific job, and…

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Future Proof Your Hiring Decisions with These Key Questions

Interview outcomes can sometimes be based on the hiring managers gut feel or intuition. But to make an informed decision that will benefit your business you also need to ensure you extract information that will assist you in your decision-making process. There are a variety of questions to ask candidates when you meet with them.…

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4 Tips for Uncovering the Best Candidate at Interview

To impress, most candidates come to interviews sporting a flawless persona and rehearsed answers. This makes it difficult to sort out who’s good at their job, and who’s just good at being interviewed. Further complicating matters, hiring managers can lack the ability to properly assess candidates at interview – making the entire interview process somewhat…

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