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The 45 Best Tech Job Boards (2017)

Getting Job Interviews
/ By Biron Clark

Tech is a popular industry to work in, partly because most tech jobs pay very well. But where can you find jobs with great tech companies? Well, job boards are one place you can start. We put together this list of the 45 best tech job boards so you can quickly and easily find jobs in […]

Writing A Cover Letter That Stands Out And Gets Noticed: 3 Parts

Getting Job Interviews
/ By Guest Author

People have a love-hate relationship with cover letters. Most hate writing them. When it comes to hiring managers, some love them and some loathe them. In my experience, cover letters get read about half the time when they are not required and 100% of the time when they are. So it’s definitely important to spend […]

“Why Do You Think You Can Do Well In This Job?” Best Answers

If you’re going on interviews this article is going to help you speak more confidently when you’re asked why you think you can do well in this job (or other variations, like “why would you excel in this job?”) Being able to clearly and quickly answer direct questions like this can be the difference between getting […]

How To Answer “What Motivates You?” (Interview Question)

There are a lot of variations of this interview question… What motivates you? What drives you to come to work each day? What makes you get out of bed each morning and come to work? I’ve gone on interviews myself and been asked this. I’ve also asked it to candidates while working as a recruiter. […]

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How To Answer “How Did You Hear About This Position?”

You’re going to hear this question a lot as an ice-breaker in your interview: How did you hear about this position? There are a couple of important rules to follow when answering, so I’ll walk you through exactly what to do. How To Answer “How Did You Hear About This Position?” (With Examples) Usually you […]

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How To Research A Company Before A Job Interview

Preparing For Your Interview
/ By Biron Clark

In the next 10 minutes I’m going to show you exactly how to research a company before your job interview. You want to go in there feeling ready, and you don’t want to be embarrass yourself. So what’s the fastest and easiest way to get enough information about a company to avoid interview mistakes and make a […]

7 Important Women’s Labor Laws You Need To Know

Misc Tips
/ By Guest Author

While it’s true women have cracked the glass ceiling, don’t run over to dust up the shards just yet. Women have come far in the workplace, but there’s still a lot left to do. Part of doing this is being educated about current laws so you can use them to make sure you — and […]

Applying For Out Of State Jobs? How To Get Hired

Getting Job Interviews
/ By Biron Clark

I’m asked about this a lot: How to apply for out-of-state jobs. It’s not easy- You need to avoid discrimination based on your location, handle complicated interview and travel schedules, and more. There’s a reason so many people become frustrated soon after they start applying for jobs out of state. Fortunately I’ve helped a lot of […]

10 Resume Summary Statement Examples That Get Interviews

There are a couple big reasons your resume summary statement (or your CV “profile” if you’re in the UK) is so important. Someone asked me recently: “Biron… I heard hiring managers only spend an average of 10 seconds reading a resume. So resumes are meaningless, right?” My answer: “That’s how long they take to scan your resume while […]

How To Clean Up Your Online Reputation When Something Negative Shows Up

Misc Tips
/ By Guest Author

When you start building your online brand, your biggest goal is to increase your visibility. You want people to be able to easily find you online. You want Google searches that include your name to lead back to you. But what happens if something bad is showing up when people search for you? In this […]

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How To Improve Your Resume (In Under 20 Minutes)

Resume/CV
/ By Guest Author

You recently received word of a job opportunity and need to send in your resume ASAP! You open up your resume and it’s… let’s just say it’s not the prettiest. Plus, you’re a busy person, don’t have hours to spend updating it and don’t want to dish out $200+ for a resume writer… Well, no […]

How To Find A Job Without Any Work Experience

This is a very common question/problem, so if you’re wondering the best way to find jobs without any work experience you’re definitely not alone… and you’re in the right place. Let’s get started… I’m going to show you the best ways to find a job without any experience. 1. Tailor your resume and job application for every […]