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Networking

Do’s and Don’ts of Networking

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 80% of jobs are filled before they are posted online. Posting a job online is expensive, requires screening resources, and results in candidates that are slightly less engaged on average; for these reasons, companies prefer hiring based on referrals. If networking is so important, most people must get referred …

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One-touch networking (and the worst networking notes ever)

I’ve been the recipient of some great and many terrible networking notes. The ones that I usually ignore involve asking me for… A job outright. (I’m not hiring right now.) A physical meeting. (I struggle with making time for my own lunch most days.) Twenty minutes of my time. (Whenever I am asked for twenty …

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Templates for following up and fixing interview mistakes

The general perception about the hiring process is that your control over it ends with the interview. However, sending a follow-up email after an interview is a great way to affirm your interest in the job, highlight your skills and strengths, and compensate for any mistakes you made during the interview. Quick side note: In …

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