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New College Grads: Build a Professionally Productive Summer

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Congratulations, 2018 graduate with a full-time job already lined up! You’re lucky to transition directly to a steady salary and benefits; you won’t join the half of your peers who will be unemployed or underemployed in jobs that don’t require a college degree. But your good fortune doesn’t mean you should put off nurturing your career until […]


These Interview Answers Are Just Bad

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Congratulations on scoring that big interview! It’s time to put on your best suit and show them how well you shine. This can be a bit scary because every interview is different, and no matter how well you prepare, you can’t anticipate every question. The good news is, you can expect a few trusty standbys, […]


The Kitchen Sink Does Not Belong in Your Resume

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A lot of people think—mistakenly—that they should frontload their resume with every “skill” they possess. Like, you’re a Call of Duty expert. Or you’re writing an unfinished novel. Or your pig won a blue ribbon at the ’06 County Fair. Might as well include the kitchen sink, because who knows what might be relevant? Well […]


Shine Like a Star at Your Next Video Interview

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Shine like a star at your next video interview—here’s how!


How to Prepare for a Video Interview

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That promotion is just around the corner, all you have to do is ace this next step with a panel across the country.


Busting 5 Myths That Weaken Your Resume

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Resume “rules” job-seekers follow that aren’t really rules at all, or at least, they aren’t anymore.


Why You Shouldn’t Tell These Lies on Your Resume

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It doesn’t take a whopper to ruin your reputation.


5 Forgotten Gems for a Well-Rounded Resume

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This handful of forgotten details can round out your resume and boost your magnetism.


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The “better” way to conduct layoffs

Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]

Resolve conflict like a champ

We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]

Stop! and hire this candidate

It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]

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