All posts by Biron Clark
32 Great Job Search Tips (Find a Job Online)
I’ve shared hundreds of tips on LinkedIn based on my experience as a recruiter, and was even named a LinkedIn Top Voice for it. This article is a compilation of my best job hunting tips and advice, taken from my posts that have received the most positive feedback from job seekers and other career experts. […]
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11 Final Interview Questions to Prepare For
If you’re preparing for a final round job interview, this article will help immediately. We’re going to look at three critical factors: The top 11 final job interview questions to know Steps for how to prepare for a final interview and what to expect overall My #1 little-known tip for how to succeed in a […]
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Job Search Tips for Older Workers (Resume Advice and More)
If you’re an older worker in a job search, there are a couple of key strategies that will make your life easier. In this article, I’m going to share 10 effective job search tips for older workers that will help you get hired faster and save you a LOT of frustration. We’ll start with resume […]
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How to Answer “Are You a Leader or Follower?” (Interview Question)
Don’t get caught off-guard next time an employer asks you, “Are you a leader or a follower?” There are a couple of key things they’re looking for, and one particular reason they’re asking! So in this article, I’m going to explain how to give the best possible answer based on my experience as a recruiter. […]
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Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It In 2020?
The opinions and assessments shared on Career Sidekick are our own. We may earn commissions from purchases made after visiting links on our site. If you’re wondering whether you should pay for a programming bootcamp, then this article is for you. After working as a tech recruiter, I’m going to reveal whether coding bootcamps are […]
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18 Best Online Coding Schools and Bootcamps (Review)
The opinions and assessments shared on Career Sidekick are our own. We may earn commissions from purchases made after visiting links on our site. As a former tech recruiter, I’ve seen a lot of online coding bootcamps. I’ve also talked to many software engineers about which schools deliver the best results. …And which ones help […]
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How to Ask a Professor for a Letter of Recommendation
If you’re wondering how to ask for a recommendation letter from a professor, then this article is for you. We’re going to look at steps and examples of how to ask a professor to be a reference or write you a recommendation for grad school or getting a job. We’ll also look at what to […]
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18 Good Careers That Don’t Require College Degrees
Most people think that you need a four-year college degree to land a high paying job or career. That’s not true in today’s job market. There are many careers that pay well with little schooling needed. We’re going to look at 18 good careers that don’t require college education (including some that pay $100,000 and […]
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3 Answers to “How Do You Handle Stress?”
Employers often ask interview questions like, “how do you handle stress?” or “how do you work under pressure?” They ask for a few reasons (which I’ll explain in this article), and they won’t feel comfortable hiring you if you can’t give a good answer. They may also ask a behavioral interview question like, “Tell me […]
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How to Know You Got the Job: 7 Clues
There are a lot of articles online with long lists of signs you got the job, but I want to do something a little bit different here… mainly because most of those lists are misleading and will NOT help you. Here’s why: They give a bunch of small, unimportant factors that barely correlate with whether you […]
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Answers to “What Do You Like Least About Your Job?”
Answering questions like, “What do you like least about your last job/current job?” can get tricky. And the wrong response can derail your job interview! You see, employers don’t want to hear you badmouth or complain about a position, even if they ask a question that seems to invite this. So in this article, I’m […]
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LinkedIn Cold Messages: How to Reach Out About a Job
Welcome to my LinkedIn cold messaging guide, based on my experience as a recruiter. I’ve received hundreds of cold messages from job seekers and I’ve tested a variety of outbound messages myself to see what works and what gets ignored. These are the best messages to send. In this article, we’ll cover: How to reach […]
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