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Learning curves don’t matter if … [Facebook LIVE Episode #23: Round One Interview w/HR]

When it comes to beating an internal candidate for a job, you have the cards stacked up against you because the assumption is that you will learn about the nuances of the industry, company, and...
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How to prove you’re analytical [Facebook LIVE episode #6 on Standing Out]

It seems that everyone wants to hire a perfect superhuman with both amazing writing and analytical skills. Honestly, you are in luck if you can juggle both. My hat goes off to you. You deserve...
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An external candidate’s worst nightmare [Facebook LIVE Episode #22: Round One Interview w/HR]

If you are an external candidate, then you don’t want to hear these three words: “we hired internally.” However, let’s get real, at least you got feedback...okay, I’ll admit terrible feedback. Look, the job market...
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Who reads cover letters? [Facebook LIVE episode #5 on Standing Out]

The jury is out whether anyone will read your cover letter. It’s a great excuse that many candidates use in order to rationalize not writing a cover letter.  My advice is to write the cover...
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You are not the right fit – what that means [Facebook LIVE Episode #21: Round One Interview w/HR]

You might think you a great fit for the role you’ve been scoping out for weeks online. You may feel like you’d fit like a glove and then HR never calls back. Sound familiar? Sometimes...
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Demolish Networking Jitters [Facebook LIVE episode #4 on Standing Out]

Here’s a really important question: who do you know -- that your networking contact should get to know given his goals? The next time you have an informational interview set-up I want you to do...
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Hidden job market, anyone? [Facebook LIVE Episode #20: Round One Interview w/HR]

A seasoned recruiter recently shared the following tidbit: Did you know that when you go on a round one interview with HR that you can express your broader interests – beyond that single job that...
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