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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on April 11, 2024

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation (With Templates)

Take these tips from career experts and hiring managers on who and how to ask for a letter of recommendation.

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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 10, 2024

10 Interviewing Skills to Get You Hired

How you present yourself in an interview can go a long way toward helping you land the job.

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Alexandria Jacobson Alexandria Jacobson
Updated on April 09, 2024

20 Good Questions to Ask in an Interview

When interviewing with a potential employer, the questions you ask are just as important as the answers you give.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 08, 2024

What to Do If Your Job Offer Is Rescinded

Don’t take it too personally or seek vengeance on social media.

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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on April 08, 2024

Answering ‘How Would You Describe Yourself?’ 5 Tips and Examples.

It’s a common question that’s more complex than you might think. Here’s what experts have to say about it.

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Rose Velazquez Rose Velazquez
Updated on April 08, 2024

5 Companies With Apprenticeship Programs

Apprenticeships provide education and professional training to prepare people for careers in their chosen field.

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 08, 2024

Professional Networking: Why It Matters and How to Build Your Network

Create a network of top-quality contacts who’ll have your back just as you have theirs.

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Raj Ananthanpillai Raj Ananthanpillai
Updated on April 08, 2024

What You Should Know About New-Job Background Checks

You will likely be subject to one, and laws govern what employers can and cannot do.

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Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on April 08, 2024

Career Gap on Your Resume? Here’s How to Explain It.

Everything you need to know about addressing your time away from the workforce.

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 05, 2024

Essential Interpersonal Skills Everyone Should Develop

Sometimes called “soft skills” or “people skills,” these tools are key to creating and maintaining a successful career.