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Top 10 Ways to Get a Great Job Sooner

by Thea KELLEY | July 23, 2025

Getting Interviews - Search Strategy, Getting Offers - Interviewing

You’ve seen so much advice on how to get a job, you’re overwhelmed. What’s really going to get you into the job you want, fast? The following are the top 10 ways to get a job you’ll love as efficiently as possible. #10: Don’t fly blind: study up on job search. Start with an up-to-date “resume [continue reading…]

When the interview begins with “Why are you interested in this job?”

by Thea KELLEY | July 16, 2025

Getting Offers - Interviewing

A lot has been written about getting your job interview off to a good start by acing the question, “Would you tell me about yourself?” But what if they open with “Why are you interested in this job?” How can you make that question work for you? Your first interview answer is a first impression, [continue reading…]

When Should You Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation?

by Thea KELLEY | July 10, 2025

About Resumes, Profiles, Bios & Letters

Will asking for a recommendation make colleagues think you’re planning to jump ship? It depends on the timing. When should you ask for a LinkedIn recommendation from your manager, colleagues or internal/external customers?

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How to Explain Short-term Jobs on Your Resume

by Thea KELLEY | July 2, 2025

About Resumes, Profiles, Bios & Letters

A history of brief job tenures can raise a red flag during the job search process. In this post I’ll tell you how to explain short-term jobs on your resume and during job interviews, so you can move past the issue smoothly and quickly. By “short term jobs,” I don’t mean contract or temporary roles. [continue reading…]

Should you follow companies on LinkedIn?

by Thea KELLEY | June 26, 2025

Getting Interviews - Search Strategy

Why should you follow companies on LinkedIn? The fastest job search method is to decide what companies you’re interested in, then proactively go after them, making yourself visible. One small but worthwhile step in this process is to follow your target companies on LinkedIn.

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