There are some dangerous misunderstandings about how job references work. Let’s clear up these myths. Myth #1: Employers will only contact the persons you include in your references list. Not true. Many will contact others; it’s neither illegal nor particularly difficult. They can even discover and contact past employers you haven’t listed on your resume [continue reading…]

Have you had a good interview and then been ghosted? If you never heard back after the interview, here’s what to do.

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Look at it this way: what carries more weight to a prospective employer – your opinion about yourself (as expressed in your profile, resume, etc.), or what your past managers and customers say about you? If you don’t have recommendations, request some (and give some, while you’re at it!). Here are six smart ways to [continue reading…]

If you assume that people already like you, they probably will, according to research. Since personal chemistry plays a big role in job interviews, this has big implications for your job search. If you assume that people already like you, they probably will, according to research. Since personal chemistry plays a big role in job interviews, this has big implications for your job search.

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Also known as one-way, asynchronous or AI interviews, automated video interviews are increasingly popular with employers as a cost-effective way to screen candidates. The following automated video interview tips will you win.

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