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How to Come Back from a Bad IT Interview

I was in my early 20s, looking for my second ‘career’ job after graduating from university, and I was applying to everything. One of the positions I saw required you to leave a voicemail message with the responses to various questions as the first step in the application process. So I made my list of […]

When to Call After the Job Interview

This situation is probably familiar to you. You land an interview with a company you really respect, you show up to the interview, you nail it, you go home, you wait for the company to call, and the call never comes. A week might go by, followed by another week. All the while, you’ll stay […]

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Bringing your Personality to the Interview Can Get You The Right Job

In fact, bringing your personality into the job interview may help you get the job that’s BEST for you. A Tale of Two Job Interviews Years ago, I had an interview for a job working on a potato chip account. The woman interviewing me boosted that her team thought about chips, 24 hours a day. […]

First Impressions: Does a handshake matter?

We’ve all heard the old adage that there is nothing as important as a first impression. Whether you’re on a date, meeting your new employer, or greeting a neighbor, the first impression is generally the one that lasts the longest. In the corporate world, the first impression – more often than not – begins with […]

9 Essential Interview Tips for Your New IT Position

When it comes to interviews, a little thoughtful preparation can go a long way. Just take some time to review our list of nine essential tips to ensure you are putting your best foot forward from that first handshake to your trip down the elevator. 1. Dress appropriately Different interviews call for different outfits. […]

Stop Using These Words on Your Resume

Your resume is supposed to make you stand out. So why are you using the same terminology as everyone else? As most experts will tell you, it’s best to think of your resume, or your LinkedIn profile, as a sort of ‘teaser advertisement’ for you and your skills and experience. After all, the goal of […]

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