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Not Getting Job Interviews? 11 Likely Reasons Why

Common reasons for not getting job interviews include not “tailoring” your resume correctly, not applying with the right methods, having a resume that’s longer than it should be for your experience, and a number of other reasons. In fact, there are 11 common reasons why you are not getting calls for interviews, so we’ll look […]

How to Explain Job Hopping in Cover Letters, Interviews and More

If you’re job searching and looking for how to explain job hopping in cover letters and interviews, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to show you everything you need to know about explaining your reasons for changing jobs, so you can get hired even if you’ve job-hopped in the past. Plus, we’ll look […]

How to Get a Job Faster: Why Networking is the Fastest Way to Find a Job

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/ By Biron Clark

If you’re looking the fastest way to get a job, this article will walk you through everything you need to know. I’m going to show you 3 reasons that networking is the best way to get hired quickly, and how to use proven networking methods to land a great job (even if you have almost […]

4 Tips to Prevent Social Media from Hindering Your Job Search

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/ By LiveCareer

Your social media accounts are snapshots of your life. Your photos, comments, and thoughts are stored in perpetuity once they are posted online, which can be great for a walk down memory lane but not so great when you are looking for a new job. By now we’ve all heard the news: recruiters often actively […]

How to Find a Job After College – 3 Best Ways

If you just graduated or are looking for a job after college, this article will show you the 3 best ways to get hired. Then, at the end of the article I’ll share a few of my other best tips to help you land a great job, so keep reading to the bottom. Let’s get […]

The 3 Best Ways to Find Jobs Online and Offline in 2019

In this article I’m going to walk you through the best ways to find jobs quickly and easily, without wasting time or having to submit tons of applications on job boards without hearing back. We’ll look at the 3 best ways to find jobs online and offline, and then I’m going to give you a […]

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How to Conduct a Successful Job Search – 4 Things Top Job Seekers Do Differently

I’ve been fortunate to interview many successful career professionals throughout my career, and have had the opportunity to pick their brains about what worked (and what didn’t!) during their job searches. Common themes have emerged. Here’s a list of 4 things most would do differently if turning back time was an option. These tips will […]

5 Ways to Get Organized and Save Time in Your Job Search

Job searching takes time. Lots of time. Much of this time is wasted on tasks that can be simplified–if not completely cut out–by getting organized during the job search process. Here are five tips to help you get organized in your job search so you aren’t bogged down with busy-work. With your new found time, […]

3 Reasons Winter is THE BEST TIME to Job Hunt

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/ By Guest Author

Recruiters agree, according to this Monster.com article, that recruiting cycles occur in waves. Although personally not a fan of winter and the cold weather that comes with it, I’ll acknowledge the one upside: January and February are hands down the BEST time to job hunt. Here’s why: #1 Companies Have Their Foot Back on the […]

Want a New Job in 2018? Get Your Game Plan Together Now

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/ By LiveCareer

Do you ever reach the end of a year only to realize that you accomplished none of your career goals? Have you been thinking about a move to a new job for ages, but doing nothing about it? Let 2018 be the year that you take control of your future. Stop complaining about your current […]

8 Productivity Tools to Make Your Job Search More Effective

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/ By Guest Author

It’s not easy managing a full-throttle job search. From conducting research to sending emails, boosting your brand on social media to remembering to follow up. While cloning yourself or creating more hours in the day isn’t yet a reality – these 8 tips and tools will help you make your job search easier and more […]

How To Find Remote Positions – 6 Tips

More and more people are working remotely today. Arrangements that allow people to work from home have grown 80 percent since 2005, which helps families that often relocate, like those in the military, find consistent work. Here are some GREAT reasons to try to find a full time remote job: Flexibility to take care of […]

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