Tag: Job hunting
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In this job market, recommendations letters can help you get hired—try this counterintuitive way to get one
“To make it easier for us to say yes, candidates should learn to be proactive,” says Christina Wyman, a professor and supervisor who’s written hundreds of letters.
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Getting laid off can be one of the loneliest experiences—I found an unexpected way to cope
“I made a sign, carried it into my local coffee shop and propped it up on my table. It says: ‘Got laid off? You’re not alone. Let’s chat!'” says Kris Kealoha Giron.
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Ex-Google recruiter: This common mistake makes your resume ‘invisible’—you have ‘six seconds to prove you can do the work’
Ex-Google recruiter Farah Sharghi says that to succeed in this job market, emphasize proof you can do the job, rather than your potential on your resume.
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After a long job search, this 45-year-old is ditching corporate for nursing school—she wishes she’d done it earlier
Kristy Layden spent over a year job searching after losing her job as a senior manager in e-commerce and fulfillment. Now she’s going to nursing school instead.
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Falling long-term unemployment isn’t good news, economists say — what it means for jobseekers
Unemployment appears to have fallen due to an exodus of workers from the labor force, which would be bad for household finances and the economy.
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Why people are dropping out of the workforce and not looking for new jobs: ‘The market wore me down’
Candidates giving up in the face of relentless job searches could be part of the reason behind recent declines in the labor force participation rate.
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Ex-Google recruiter: The No. 1 question that makes me want to hire someone on the spot
Former Google recruiter Farah Sharghi reveals the question that makes job candidates stand out to her the most.
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48-year-old worked at a garden center for $17/hour to make ends meet: ‘It’s one of the best jobs I’ve ever had’
“Without a job, I felt invisible. With a job, I felt seen, useful, and purposeful again,” says Leslie Friday, who sold plants and flowers while job searching after a layoff. “I loved every minute.”
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Use the ’10/10′ rule to land a job: It’s like tapping into ‘the hidden job market,’ says career coach
Building relationships is particularly important for job seekers just starting their careers, says career coach Beth Hendler-Grunt, founder of Next Great Step.
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Use this 4-word phrase to stand out after a job interview: ‘It can be really powerful,’ says career coach
Effectively following up after a job interview is “a big differentiator of people who get the job versus don’t get the job,” says Beth Hendler-Grunt, founder of Next Great Step.
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