Ask These Questions at the End of Your Interview to Make an Unforgettable Impression

The process of interviewing for jobs can be daunting. Armed with all the interview preparation in the world, even the most confident interviewees get nervous from time to time. Your future may depend on this interview.

Get empowered by taking …

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Employers Ghosting Applicants | What to Do If You Don’t Hear Back

Illustration by Marian Blair

So, you had a great job interview. You communicated confidence and competence, fielded every weird interview question, and sent a follow-up email thanking your prospective employer for their time.

And then, nothing.

If this sounds familiar, …

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How to Read a Job Description the Right Way—So You Can Stop Sending Resumes Into the Void

When’s the last time you read a job description? If you’re currently job hunting, your immediate answer might be something like “last night” or “a few minutes ago.” But ask yourself: When’s the last time you really read a job …

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Negotiating Your First Salary

Negotiating Your First Salary, By MoneyGeek Team
Last Updated: 9/13/2021

Talk about an uneven playing field: Every year, freshly minted college grads are unleashed on the job market – with little work experience and no expertise in negotiating pay packages. …

By Amanda Ware
Amanda Ware Career Development Specialist
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How to Decline a Job Offer via Email | Template Toolbox

Illustration by Marian Blair

If, after getting a job offer you decide to turn it down, it’s important that you do it in a way that comes across as professional and appreciative. If you’re considering declining an offer via email, …

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This Is How You Reschedule An Interview Without Ruining Your Chances

So you applied for a job, someone read your resume and you’ve been offered a job interview — congratulations! You’ve accepted that interview and you’re well on your way to hopefully landing the gig. It’s coming up but, suddenly, something else …

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Here Are 15 Possible Reasons You’re Not Getting Hired—and How to Fix Them

Job searching is a grind. And the longer you’re at it, the worse it seems to get. It can be so discouraging to put yourself out there and get rejected over and over again or be met with radio silence.

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Hiring Managers’ 4 Biggest Concerns and How to Proactively Address Them

To continue to move along in the recruiting process and eventually get the job you want, you need to address the main concerns of hiring managers. So, what follows are what hiring managers are most concerned with regarding your candidacy—along …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Land the Job: Be Ready for These 15 Potential Final Interview Questions

Congratulations! You’ve made it to the final round of the interviewing process. This is a huge step forward. While it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve got the job in the bag already, it does mean that the company is very …

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3 Tips for Fighting Interview Fear

Interview fear is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it's natural, stemming from the human desire to seek approval and validation. So, first, when trying to deal with your interview fear, it's important to recognize that interview fear is …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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