Category Archives for Applying for Jobs
What Are Soft Skills? (74 Examples)
If you’re a job seeker trying to get noticed, it’s important to use the right balance of hard and soft skills in your resume and cover letter. In this article, I’ll share the following: Definition: What are soft skills? Soft skills list: 74 example soft skills that relate to every type of job (for students […]
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How Many Jobs Should I Apply For?
People will tell you that looking for a job is a full-time job, but does it have to be? And does applying to a high number of companies really get you hired faster? In this article, I’ll share how many jobs you should apply for each day and week in your job search for best […]
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Why Do Recruiters Lie? (And 8 Lies They’ll Tell You)
If you’ve worked with job recruiters in the past, it’s likely that you’ve had at least one bad experience. While some recruiters are great, others are not very good and will even lie to candidates at times. In this article, I’m going to reveal: Why do recruiters lie? What do recruiters lie about? The worst […]
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How Long to Hear Back After Applying for a Job?
Submitting a job application feels good, but hearing back from the employer feels even better! Unfortunately, each day that passes without a response adds a bit of anxiety, and you start to wonder if you’ll ever hear back. In this article, you’ll learn how long it takes to hear back after submitting a resume, and […]
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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 Respond to an Interview Request (Email Samples)
Nothing beats the feeling of getting an interview invitation, but don’t rush to respond just yet. You need to make sure you reply correctly with clear availability to secure the interview. So in this article, I’m going to walk you through how to respond to an interview request from a recruiter or hiring manager with […]
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9 Creative Ways to Get Your Job Application Noticed
If you’re wondering, “how can I stand out from other job applicants online?” then this is the article for you. In the next 10 minutes, you’re going to learn how to get your job application noticed with 9 creative (and highly-effective) methods that will help you stand out any time you apply for a position […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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How to Get a Job Fast: Why Networking is the Fastest Way to Get a Job
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 […]
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The 3 Best Ways to Find Jobs Online and Offline in 2021
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 Organize a Job Search: 5 Time-Saving Tips
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 for how to organize your job search so you aren’t bogged down with busy-work. With your new found time, you focus […]
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