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We've all heard that it's not what you know, it's who you know. While there is definitely truth to that, having the knowledge and skills employers are looking for is a must. What's even more important is positioning yourself to be ready when opportunity knocks. If you're fairly new to the job market, this may seem to be quite a challenge, especially if you're a college student hoping to be hired in your chosen industry. The good news is industries want ... Source: Recruiter

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A reader recently wrote to me with an interesting question. He was seeking advice on how his teenage daughter might find an after-school job. He wanted her to learn discipline and develop a strong work ethic, both great qualities for a young student to develop. Though I respect the after-school job as a method of gaining these qualities, I suggested to the reader an alternative path. When I was in high school, I was also encouraged to find an after-school Source: Recruiter

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Today, the entire hiring process takes about 23 days from start to finish, which can be frustrating for job seekers eager to make career moves. However, the good news is job seekers can do their part to speed things up a little bit. Here are 20 ways to get hired fast: 1. Get Specific Time is precious ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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I've enjoyed a 40+ year career that has spanned multiple job functions and sectors, including business development, consulting, and business solutions in technology, pharmaceuticals, accounting, and more. However, it wasn't until four years ago that I ever considered the idea of working at a technology startup. I'm happy that I did: For the last four years, I've worked for the data management platform Reltio, and this period has by far been ... Source: Recruiter

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Employees and managers alike often dread performance review season, and for good reason: One poll found that only 2 percent of HR pros think reviews are useful. This raises an important question: Why are we still carrying out performance reviews if they're so useless? The truth is annual ... Source: Recruiter

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You attended the career fair, made a few possible contacts, and gathered a big stack of business cards. Now, you are sitting at your desk, trying to figure out what your next step should be. Here are six things to do once the career fair is over: 1. Look Through the Business Cards You Collected Review each card, then make notes about the conversations you had with each company ... Source: Recruiter

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You're perfect for the job, and you know it. In fact, you're such a good fit for this job at this company that, in retrospect, it almost seems as if your whole career path up to this point was engineered specifically to get you here. And the employer is impressed, too – impressed enough that you've been invited for an interview. Normally, you're worried about interviews, but not this time. This time, you're certain you've got it in the bag. At least, ... Source: Recruiter

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Now that the season seven of Game of Thrones is here, it's time to answer the burning question on everybody's mind: If the characters had to schlep it in the real world, how would they find gainful employment? Thanks to a new infographic from the resume-builder Novoresume, you don't have to rack your brain too hard puzzling it all out. Check below to see what Source: Recruiter

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Don't wait until you get an offer to start thinking about salary negotiation. It's never too early to plan for salary discussions, even if you aren't going to leave your current job for at least a few more months. If you're strategic about it, negotiating a new compensation package doesn't have to be scary. What should scare you, though, is only negotiating your paycheck while leaving the rest of your ... Source: Recruiter