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The Best Side Hustles for Introverts (16 Ideas)
If you’re looking for the best side hustles for introverts, including remote and work-from-home side hustles, then this list is for you. As an introvert and someone who took a side hustle to multiple six figures per year, I’m going to share all of the best side hustle ideas for introverts. 1. Digital Marketing Digital […]
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What Do Recruiters Look for in a Resume?
I’ve looked at thousands of resumes as a job recruiter. In this article, I’m going to share what recruiters are looking for in a resume, and specifically what they look for at first glance. I’ll also share what hiring managers look for in a resume so you can make sure your resume is getting you […]
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How Do Recruiters Find Candidates?
I was a professional recruiter for 5 years and spent most of my day looking for job candidates (also known as “sourcing”). In this article, I’ll share the top 8 ways recruiters look for candidates so you can get noticed and get more job opportunities. I’ll also share an exact breakdown of how much time […]
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Job Offer Process: Why Job Offers Take So Long
If you’re wondering what is the typical job offer process or why job offers take so long, this article is for you. As a former recruiter, I’m going to share what goes on in the job offer process, reasons for delays in the process, and why it often takes so much time to get a […]
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Should You Accept a Job Offer Immediately?
One of the most common questions I get from job seekers is, “Should I accept a job offer on the spot?” While accepting an offer immediately can be tempting, especially when you’re excited/relieved to finally have a new job opportunity, you should always wait a day or two to accept the offer instead of accepting […]
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What Do Employers Look for in an Interview?
Employers are looking for more than just good answers in your job interview. Based on my experience as a recruiter, I’m going to share everything an employer looks for in a job interview when they decide who to hire… so you can prepare better, feel more confident, and land the job. The Top 3 Qualities […]
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Why Career Change? Interview Question and Answers
Any time you look to make a career change, you’ll face the interview question “Why are you changing careers?” And if you aren’t prepared to answer, it can result in job rejections and potential failure in your job search. As a former recruiter, I’m going to share: How to answer the “Why career change?” interview […]
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Is Udacity Worth It? Nanodegree 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. Udacity offers a wide range of cost-effective “Nanodegree” programs to get you ready for careers in areas like: Digital marketing Software development Machine learning Data analysis Much more But is Udacity […]
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21 Entry-Level Job Interview Questions and Answers
If you’re looking for entry-level job interview questions or trying to land an entry-level position, this article will help you immediately. As a former recruiter, I’m going to share: 21 common interview questions for entry-level jobs How to answer with no work experience Sample word-for-word responses Common traps and mistakes to avoid Let’s get started… […]
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How Do You Prioritize Your Work? (Interview Question)
Most jobs require you to manage multiple tasks, and you’re going to face competing priorities. So employers ask interview questions like “How do you prioritize your work?” or “Tell me about a time when you had conflicting priorities at work.” And if you can’t show the employer that you’ve got a proven system for time […]
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Answers to “Who Inspires You?” (5 Examples)
In a job interview, employers don’t just want to know you can do the job; they want to know about your life and interests. So they ask interview questions like, “Who inspires you in your life?” or “Who is your greatest inspiration?” And if you struggle to answer or give a response they don’t like, […]
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Should You Quit a Job Without Another Lined Up?
If you’re wondering, “Can I quit my job before finding a new one?” the answer might surprise you. Most people will tell you to never do this, but as a former recruiter and someone who has left past jobs with no alternative lined up (and ended up being okay), I think it makes sense in […]
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