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4 Tips for Rejecting an Internal Candidate

It’s bad enough when you have to tell a stranger that you’ve made a hiring decision that doesn’t include them. However, when it’s someone who is already part of your team, it’s even more difficult. You don’t want any hurt the feelings. In addition, you don’t want the employee to grow disgruntled either. So, what [...]

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4 Ways to Best Prep for Your Next Phone Interview

Many employers today rely on phone interviews before conducting a face-to-face one. There are different reasons for this: First and foremost, it’s more convenient and cost-effective to talk on the phone than to bring a candidate into the office. It also enables hiring managers to interview more candidates in a shorter period of time, so [...]

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How to Tailor Your Resume for Different Jobs

Looking for a new job? You know you need a resume. But did you also know you’ll need several variations of it? That’s because every time you apply for a position, you should be submitting one that’s customized. If you don’t, and simply send in something more generic, then you’re not going to make the [...]

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