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At some point, many of us find ourselves in a job search that’s taking longer than we expected. Here are some gumption-building tactics that have worked for others.
[continue reading...]Should you put interests on a resume? If done right, it can add a human touch that makes your resume more memorable. On the other hand, I’ve seen many self-written resumes with an Interests section that looks fluffy or inappropriate. Putting interests on a resume should be done strategically, if at all.
[continue reading...]Stories are powerful in interviews, but if your stories are too long, you’ve got a problem. The interviewer may become impatient (they do have a list of questions they want to ask!) or bored. Here’s how to stop rambling in interviews.
[continue reading...]You’re asked this question all the time when you’re in job search: “How’s the job search going?” How can you make it work for you?
[continue reading...]Some of the toughest interview questions don’t seem so tough when you first hear them, like “Why do you want this job?” Others, like “What’s your biggest weakness?”, give job seekers the jitters right off the bat.
In honor of the 10th anniversary of The Great Job Sooner Blog–ten years helping people like you get a great job sooner!–I’d like to share 10 useful posts on answering tough questions like these.
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