All posts by Biron Clark
How to Make Money After Being Laid Off: 11 Ideas
If you were laid off, your first thought might have been, “How am I going to make money?” or “How will I pay my bills?” And while finding a new job is ideal, this can take a few months, and you may need other sources of income in the short-term. To help with this, we […]
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How Long Does It Take to Find a Job? (After Layoffs and More)
One of the toughest parts of job searching is not knowing how long it will take. This is especially difficult to cope with after being laid off, or when looking for your first job as a recent college graduate. So after years of working as a recruiter, I’m going to share the average job search […]
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Common Feelings After Being Laid Off
Being laid off is tough, especially if you weren’t expecting it. You may experience depression after a layoff, as well as feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and more. It’s natural to have these feelings, but they can also prevent you from being productive and finding a new jo. So in this article, we’re going to look […]
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“What Are You Looking For in Your Next Position?” Answer Examples
I’ve interviewed hundreds of people as a recruiter, and one of my favorite questions to ask is, “What are you looking for in your next position?” There are a couple of specific reasons your interviewer will ask this question, and a few big mistakes you need to avoid if you want to get the job. […]
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The 22 Best Jobs That Can Be Done Remotely
If you’re looking for jobs that can be done remotely, then this list is for you. We’re going to look at the best work from home jobs and remote jobs available right now, and what it takes to get them. Here’s what you’re going to learn: What are the best jobs that can be done […]
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Career Change Resume: Examples and Tips from Experts
If you want to change careers, you’re going to need a great resume to show employers why they should take a chance on you. You need to convince them that you’ll succeed in their role, even if you’ve done different work in the past. And while you can do some of this convincing in the […]
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10 Zoom Interview Tips for Job Seekers
Zoom is a video conferencing software that’s becoming more popular for business meetings and remote/video job interviews in particular. It’s completely free for the job seeker, and the employer should handle most of the setup, but there are still some important things you need to know (and mistakes to avoid!) So in this article, I’m […]
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How to Email a Recruiter: Examples, Tips, Templates
If you’re sending an email to a recruiter, there are some things to know if you want them to respond (and some mistakes to avoid). So after working for almost 5 years as a recruiter, I’m going to share how to email a recruiter with email samples, examples of what not to do, and more. […]
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How to List References for a Job: Tips, Examples, and More
If you’re looking for how to list references for a job (or who to list as references for a job), then you’re in the right place. I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know about giving professional references for a job – on your resume, on applications, after the interview, and when […]
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How to Explain Being Fired: 3 Examples
Finding a new job after getting fired can be stressful, but it is doable. I’ve helped multiple people do this as a recruiter, and I’ve done it myself early in my career. So in this article, I’m going to walk you through: How to explain being fired for performance (with examples) How to explain being fired […]
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How to Answer “How Do You Handle Conflict?” (Interview Question)
One of the most common behavioral interview questions: “How do you handle conflict with a coworker?” or, “How do you handle conflict in the workplace?” Employers may also ask for a specific example of a time you had a workplace conflict and how you responded (with a question beginning with, “tell me about a time…”) So […]
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20 Leadership Interview Questions and Answers
If you’re looking for how to answer leadership interview questions, then this article is for you. We’re going to look at 20 common questions for leadership roles, including: Supervisor interview questions Manager interview questions Leadership behavioral interview questions After going through this article, you will know how to impress the employer in your leadership/management job […]
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