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Sometimes, it seems we spend more time researching the best hamburger in the city than we do researching prospective employers. Much like skipping restaurant reviews, however, failing to research a company can come back to burn you later. The good news is you no longer need an insider connection to get the scoop on a company. There now exist many websites, including Glassdoor and Indeed, where current and former employees ... Source: Recruiter

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If it has been a few years since the last time you went on a job hunt, you need to know that things have changed. Sure, there's advice from 2011 that still applies today – for example, networking is still a great idea. That being said, you'll need to brush up on the latest job search strategies if you want to land a role. One particularly important new development you should know about: Using social media to stay connected, visible, and engaged in ... Source: Recruiter

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Those of us who are heavily involved in recruiting and hiring know that a lot of companies are extremely dissatisfied with the quality of their new hires. Those of us who are lucky enough to have insight into both sides of the coin — recruiter/employer and job seeker — also know that dissatisfaction is widespread. Job seekers, too, are unhappy with the current state of affairs in recruiting and hiring. Looking at the situation, you may feel an intense desire to reach ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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Whether you're new to the workforce or considering making a career change, it's important to have a clear career path in mind. Unfortunately, that isn't always easy. Especially during the earliest stages of our careers, we tend to make decisions based on what influencers like our family and friends tell us or by gut feeling. ... Source: Recruiter

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Recently, I've watched a lot of people move into my area without first surveying the job market. The comments I read on social media and in the emails these people send me, as well as what I hear when I meet with them, tell me they did not do their homework. If you're looking to relocate, you must have a job search strategy in place before you move. You must ... Source: Recruiter

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Recently, I participated in two separate panels where we discussed the importance of executive presence and how people can improve their own executive presences. Now, you may be wondering exactly what "executive presence" is. There are many ways to define the phrase, but at its core, it simply refers to how people carry themselves. For example, a Source: Recruiter

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Volunteering in your community is a great way to gain skills in your chosen profession. Community service also looks good on your resume — and it will give you a warm, fuzzy feeling deep inside. Uncertain about the value of volunteering and how it helps with getting hired? Here are some stats that will make you ask, "Where do I sign up?": "[O]ne out of every five hiring managers in the U.S. agree they have hired a candidate ... Source: Recruiter

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  Article by Mary Carlomagno Every job has some degree of grunt work: those repetitious, uninspiring tasks that can often be boring and exhausting. Most people dread tasks like stuffing envelopes or filling out expense reports, preferring more fulfilling and stimulating work instead. As a professional organizer who encourages people to find the joy in tidying up their desks, calendars, and filing cabinets, I am very familiar with the common attitudes toward grunt work. After all, organizing is often ... Source: Recruiter

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"Get on LinkedIn!" It's advice you've probably heard over and over again, both when you were on the job hunt and when you were settled in at a company you liked. It's understandable why LinkedIn is such a big deal: It can help you find a new job, make powerful professional connections, and establish yourself as an authority in your field. LinkedIn is basically the digital center of professional ... Source: Recruiter