Answering Interview Questions about Diversity and Inclusion

It’s more crucial than ever to effectively answer interview questions about diversity. Here’s how to prepare authentic answers that show the best of who you are.

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How to Contact Someone You Don’t Know on LinkedIn, for Free

Let’s say you’re interested in working at a company and you want to network with a certain employee, but you’ve never met. Here’s how you can contact them on LinkedIn–without upgrading to Premium.

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Are Your Interview Answers Too Long? Use Expandable Answers!

A common complaint of interviewers is that many candidates talk too much in interviews. How can you give concise interview answers while still sharing enough about your skills and accomplishments?

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7 Myths about Job Hunting in a Recession

Job search in a recession, especially the recession we’re venturing into now, is hard enough without carrying the baggage of false information and interpretations. So I’m about to lighten your burden by pointing out seven myths you don’t need to believe in.

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The Best Way to Make Contacts within Your Target Companies

Let’s say there’s a company you’d like to work for. You know that advice and referrals from company insiders can greatly boost your likelihood of being hired, but you don’t know anybody there. How do you make contacts there?

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