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After the Interview: 4 Ways to Follow Up
You had your interview, and you the way it ended left you hopeful. Now comes what is often the most agonizing part of the job hunt: waiting for the hiring manager to call. But you still have some control over the process. Experts offer the following
How to End a Job Interview
In preparing for a job interview, you’ve probably practiced a firm (but not too firm) handshake, rehearsed answers to tough questions about your background, and polished up your lucky interview shoes. But many job hunters overlook a crucial part of t
Is a Master’s Degree Worth the Investment?
In a difficult job market, many people are considering furthering their education to advance their careers. But is an advanced degree worth the investment of time and money? Although a master’s degree can help set you apart from other job applicants
Is a Master’s Degree Worth the Investment?
In a difficult job market, many people are considering furthering their education to advance their careers. But is an advanced degree worth the investment of time and money? Although a master’s degree can help set you apart from other job applicants
The Right Way to Say, ‘I Quit!’
The job market is finally showing signs of life–and that means more workers will likely have the opportunity to change jobs in the coming months. It’s clear that many will welcome this: A recent survey by the Corporate Executive Board, a research an
The Right Way to Say, ‘I Quit!’
The job market is finally showing signs of life–and that means more workers will likely have the opportunity to change jobs in the coming months. It’s clear that many will welcome this: A recent survey by the Corporate Executive Board, a research an
Resumes for the Digital Age
When you’re applying for a job, you work hard to make sure your resume will command the attention of the first person who reads it. But it’s increasingly likely that the first reader of your resume won’t be a person at all.Inundated with hundreds–or
Resumes for the Digital Age
When you’re applying for a job, you work hard to make sure your resume will command the attention of the first person who reads it. But it’s increasingly likely that the first reader of your resume won’t be a person at all.Inundated with hundreds–or
Networking Tips for Shy People
Network, network, network: It’s the most common advice job seekers hear. And it’s good advice–in a recent HotJobs poll, 58 percent of respondents said that networking had helped them land their most recent job. But for people who aren’t naturally ou
Networking Tips for Shy People
Network, network, network: It’s the most common advice job seekers hear. And it’s good advice–in a recent HotJobs poll, 58 percent of respondents said that networking had helped them land their most recent job. But for people who aren’t naturally ou
