by Allison Kapner How are dating and interviewing the same? Let’s examine Step 4: The First Impression. Congratulations, you made it! You went through the awkward first contact, prepped as much as you possibly could and now it’s show time! Of course, all that means is that you made it through the awkward initial set-up [...]
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by Robin Ferrier There’s a lot of advice out there about what you should include in your cover letters. Below, I’m providing some advice on what NOT to do. I received a query from someone the other day who was looking for a job. While I’ll give the person credit for actually addressing his email [...]
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by Allison Kapner An interesting twist… how are house hunting, dating and interviewing the same? This week I thought I would add an additional twist to the mix. Some of our readers may be able to relate to this blog and others may not be ready to consider this question. The twist: Not only do [...]
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by Robin Ferrier Today’s advice, gleaned from my 10+ years in the working world… Where you work is as important — no, scratch that — it’s MORE important than what you do. What do I mean by that? If you’re the typical job hunter, you probably know WHAT you want to do. You want to [...]
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by Robin Ferrier Under the category of “there’s no reason to reinvent the wheel,” I present another “Best of…” post with links to some fun, interesting, and informative pieces around the web. The 10 Types of Crappy Interviewees Funny cartoons that emphasize things you shouldn’t do during an interview. Brought to us by The Oatmeal, [...]
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by Patrick Madsen I am a part of what is known as “Generation X.” I am supposed to be your ally, part of the generation in the working world that understands you best. After all, we both come from a time of computers and the internet, and according to everything you read, we share a [...]
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by Allison Kapner How are dating and interviewing the same? Let’s examine Step 3: Prepping for the interview or date… What to wear? My philosophy for interviewing and dating is to air on the conservative side. Ladies, showing skin is showing skin no matter what situation you’re in. If you’re looking for a quick fix [...]
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by Patrick Madsen Finishing up this stage of your life seems like the easiest thing to do, but many forget to look at what’s involved with the next stage. Life after college can become a real bear if you are not ready for it. Many of you are beginning to feel the pinch of student [...]
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