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How To Recover From a Bad Interview

How To Bounce Back From a Ruff Interview

Interviews can be doggone nerve wracking–and those nerves can make us appear unfriendly, anxious, or insecure. Anything from a small distraction (squirrel) to a surprise attendee (mailman) has the potential to throw us off course entirely. That’s okay! Some of life’s biggest gifts are the opportunities we’re given to learn, heal, and grow. So, we’ve prepared a few helpful tips

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Combating Ageism

Combating Ageism: 4 Key Strategies for Employers

Employees (40+) are legally protected against acts of discrimination based on age. However, in addition to how we act, ageism is also caused by stereotypes (our thoughts) and prejudices (our feelings) towards others. Combating ageism in the workplace isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve prepared four key strategies to help prevent ageism and strengthen your team! 1. Identify Signs of Workplace

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employment gaps on resume

3 Ways To Address Employment Gaps on Your Resume

While employment gaps on a resume are acceptable, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. In fact, according to the Wall Street Journal, “Your resume has [about] six seconds to make an impression before it is sent to the don’t-even-bother pile.” Here are three ways to explain employment gaps on a resume throughout your interview process!

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Reasons for Employee Turnover

Top 3 Reasons for Employee Turnover

High employee turnover can be a huge drain on productivity, morale, and company resources. In fact, an employee’s departure can cost up to one-third of that employee’s annual earnings. The costs can add up quickly and the only way to break the cycle is to develop an understanding of the root cause. Here are three of the most common reasons

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How To Write a Resume for a Career Change

How To Write a Resume for a Career Change

Is it time to chase a different dream? If you’ve decided to pursue a new career path, it can be challenging to stand out as a candidate. However, there are a few key elements of your resume that can be optimized to help your application shine. That’s why we’ve prepared this short guide on how to write a resume for

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is two weeks' notice enough

Is Two Weeks’ Notice Enough?

In most cases, two weeks’ notice fulfills expectations and leaves relationships in good standing. However, sometimes two weeks is not long enough and there are exceptions that your new employer will understand. Here are a few examples: Your Contract Requires a Longer Notice Period Before you’ve decided to apply for new positions, revisit the contract you signed when you first

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How to Explain Why You Left a Job

How to Explain Why You Left a Job

Leaving a job can be a difficult decision. It can be even more difficult to explain that decision to potential employers during an interview. As a job seeker, you might be a little unsure about how to position your departure from a previous employer. In this blog post, we review some excellent tips on how to explain why you left

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HR Recruitment Strategies

5 Essential HR Recruitment Strategies for 2023

It’s the perfect time of year for hiring managers and human resources (HR) teams to look back and leap forward! As we enter 2023, we’re optimistic about the job market. Even amid economic concerns and tech layoffs, many employers are still competing for the best candidates. Consider implementing these essential HR recruitment strategies to find and hire top talent! 1)

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action verbs for a resume

How to Use Action Verbs for a Resume – With Examples

When applying for jobs, each section of your resume must be strategically optimized to hook readers and give insight into your experience. Using powerful action verbs for a resume can help strengthen your case and allow you to stand out from other candidates. Learn why action verbs are so important and how you can use them to showcase your incredible

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best employee onboarding practices

5 Best Employee Onboarding Practices to Prevent New Hire Fallout

Candidates have been known to disappear even after they’ve accepted an offer and agreed to start on a specific date. In fact, a study by Indeed cites that in 2019 alone, 22% of new hires accepted a job offer but didn’t show up for their first day of work–oftentimes with little or no communication. So, how can businesses avoid getting

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