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An excerpt from the award-winning Down & Dirty Job Search program

 “Treat your job search like a job:” I bet you have heard that cliché before. But what does it mean?

Most assume that it relates to the number of hours they spend on their job search. They mentally commit 40 hours or more a week to ...

An excerpt from the award-winning Down & Dirty Job Search course

Believe it or not, many managers – meaning, your actual future boss - are just as frustrated with the HR department as the job seekers. Why? Well, as HR relies on automated screening tools, even qualified candidates get cut for the si...

How well do you understand the HR department?

The truth is that most HR departments receive a deluge of candidates daily, far more than they could ever hope to read with great depth or understanding. To process the mountain of resumes, every company – big or small – will create simple tricks to scr...

Congratulations, new graduate! You successfully navigated the hallowed halls of education and are now ready to dive into your first professional job. However, while you may know a lot about your new field, it may still be a struggle to formulate a specific job search plan.

Use this checklist to mak...

If you ever looked up a job online, you have participated in the open job market. However, statistics consistently show that only relying on these sources is not necessarily the best way to find a job. Let’s take a look at these numbers and what they mean – Plus, give you some other ideas on how to ...

Contributed by Tessa Barlow

In the dynamic landscape of today's job market, embarking on a job search can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you're a recent graduate, a seasoned professional looking for a change, or someone re-entering the workforce, evaluating your job search strategy is cr...

Embarking on a job search can often feel like navigating through uncharted waters—time-consuming, at times disheartening, and occasionally yielding minimal rewards. We've all been there, facing the challenges of finding the right opportunity in a competitive job market. Let's explore the refinement ...

Contributed by Tessa Barlow, Staff Writer.

As the holiday season wraps us in its warm embrace, it's not just the time for festive decorations and cozy gatherings; it's also the perfect season to unwrap new opportunities for your career. The secret sauce to turbocharge your job search lies in the ar...

As of November 27, 2023, let’s look at the calendar:

🦃 Thanksgiving just passed.

🎄 Christmas is less than a month away.

🍾 The New Year is beckoning in 35 few short days.

Do these numbers appear to be shrinking rapidly? Are you left wondering where this year has disappeared? Perhaps you’re ...

If you are a fan of the “spray and pray” method of applying for jobs, several AI tools have emerged to make the process both fast and easy. However, beware of the dangers, both overt and hidden.

What is the “Spray and Pray” method?

Simply put, the “spray and pray” method consists of cranking ou...

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 really open?

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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 designed to ...