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7 Tools HR Uses to Cut Candidates job hunting job search advice job search tips Aug 11, 2023

For every posted job, the Human Resources (HR) department is expected to cut 95% of all candidates before a hiring manager sees a single resume. Unfortunately, even qualified applicants will often be cut during the screening process just because they don't understand how the hiring process works....

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Why Do They Do That? Answers to 5 Common Job Search Frustrations job hunting job search job search advice Jul 10, 2023

Does the recruiting process mystify you? You aren't alone. Many highly qualified job seekers struggle, especially when they don't really understand how employers' hiring practices work. Some of their actions seem initially vague, while others are just plain rude.

 

 1. Is this job...

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Meet Dia Kline: Business Development Manager, Career Coach, Writer, and Actor about us Jul 07, 2023

One thing’s for sure, Dia Kline wears many hats for Personal Touch Career Services. She’s our Business Development Manager, Career Coach, and Resume Writer. And she has plenty of side interests as well, including working as a professional actress and ambassador for the congenial...

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Get your copy of The 2023 Private Service Agency Guidebook private service recruitment Jun 27, 2023

Are you wondering who are the best agencies in the private service industry? Looking for detailed information about the types of roles they place, their requirements, and preferred contact methods? Our Private Service Agency Guidebook answers all these questions – and more!

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Is your career coach a one-night-stand? job hunting job search job search advice resume writing Jun 26, 2023

It’s true: Job searching can be an intimidating process. That is exactly why so many professionals turn to expert career coaches and resume writers to give them a competitive edge.

Along those lines, different services use various methods to help you reach your goals. Some of these are...

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How to Behave in A Behavioral Interview interview tips interviewing job interview tips Jun 13, 2023

Often regarded as the toughest interview, the behavioral interview requires a candidate to discuss a past situation in-depth. In other words, any interview that requires you to dredge up a real-world experience is a behavioral interview.

 

Why They Exist

Behavioral interviews were created to...

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Smashing the Gay Ceiling: Why Representation in Leadership Matters Jun 05, 2023

When it comes to influential leadership positions in the United States, there is still a vast need for more diversity. For example, a recent study by Mogul, a recruiting site for diverse executives, revealed that only 12% of Fortune 500 companies’ boards of directors are black (Fortune, Oct...

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The New Grad Problem: The market just got more competitive job hunting job search job search advice resume writing May 18, 2023

Every May, colleges and universities spew out a fresh crop of graduates. While many new graduates struggle with landing their first job due to a lack of experience, these candidates cause another problem: increased competition.

Whether you are still seeking an entry-level job or have a little...

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Why you should reach out to hiring managers hiring managers job hunting job search May 08, 2023

Believe it or not, many managers are just as frustrated with the HR department as job seekers. It can feel like HR and managers seem to have very different understandings of what it takes to be successful in any given role. Add long hiring procedures into the mix, and managers are even more...

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Resume Mythbusting: Using white text for keywords in your resume Apr 29, 2023

Are you frustrated with being screened out by the HR computers? Yes, many people are. They know that the dreaded applicant tracking system (ATS) is searching for specific keywords to determine if a human being will actually see your resume, not to mention if you will get an interview.

 

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Using Klarna financing in our store Apr 17, 2023

Klarna is a third-party vendor who offers financing options on our website. Here’s how to access it and discover your payment options through that platform.

1.   Please note the possible payments when viewing our products

This is not a firm offer, but just a general estimate.

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Sneaking around: 10 tips for a confidential job search career job search job search advice job search tips Apr 10, 2023

Are you cheating on your significant other?

 

Do you want to?

 

No, I’m not talking about a new romantic relationship. I’m talking about cheating on your boss to find a new job!

 

Conducting a confidential job search can feel like sneaking around. Trying to make time to...

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