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Got a gap in your resume? Own it.
Nov 13, 2023
Believe it or not, career breaks are now more common than ever. The top life experiences that required a career break — defined as taking more than a month off work — were health or wellness issues and job transitions, according to the research by market research firm Milieu Insight. People also took career breaks to travel (13%), to raise children, (12%) and care for others (10%), the data showed. READ MORE AT CNBC
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Tips to "Get Back to Business" after a career break
Nov 09, 2023
Headlines about the  Great Resignation  dominated in 2021, but  Career Breaks  have been around long before then, and continue today.  If you are someone who’s considering coming back to work after a  Career Break , where do you start? READ MORE AT WCNC
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Ghosting spooks job seekers
Oct 31, 2023
Forget howling monsters or vampire attacks. More than half of U.S. job seekers are most spooked about being ghosted: that mysterious radio silence from a recruiter or hiring manager who had been in hot pursuit of the candidate. Prepping well for the interview can help job seekers ward off being ghosted—and is a lot more effective than stockpiling garlands of garlic or piles of salt. READ MORE AT SHRM
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3 ways to turn rejection into fuel in your career
Oct 10, 2023
Whether you're hunting for your dream job or mustering up the courage to ask for a well-deserved raise, the fear of rejection can be crippling. Everyone wants to feel accepted and worthy, which can make it so challenging to face rejection as an inevitable part of the human experience, especially in your career. In fact, the desire to feel connected and wanted is so strong that rejection appears to activate the same regions as physical pain...
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3 tips and tricks for emailed cover letters
Oct 05, 2023
When any given job can receive up to 200 applicants, crafting a compelling cover letter can take your application to the next level and help you land your dream job. While LinkedIn “Easy Apply” filters give the illusion that cover letters are obsolete, 83% of recruiters still say that a great cover letter can help you stand out and make it to the interview round. In short, maybe it won’t get read, but its existence is...
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Reasons why recruiters maybe ignoring your profile
Sep 01, 2023
A lot of us have been rejected during job interviews or sometimes we are even removed from the screening process. In today's competitive job market, having a strong online presence has become crucial for landing your dream job. Job search platforms offer a convenient way to connect with recruiters from everywhere. If you are finding that recruiters are consistently ignoring your profile, there might be some factors responsible for it. ...
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