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Amanda Abella
Amanda is a personnel administrator for a Miami-based employment agency and a freelance writer. When she is not helping recruiters or writing for clients, she runs Grad Meets World, a popular Gen Y blog where she discusses health, career, personal finance, entrepreneurship, and more. For more on Amanda feel free to visit her website Abella Media.
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How to Decipher Job Ads So You Actually Know What You’re Applying For
By Amanda Abella | 6 Comments | April 22, 2013
Let’s admit it: scouring job ads isn’t the best way to find a job. But if you must include that in your job-search strategy, don’t make these mistakes. Read »
An Interview Might Not Be The Only Test You Face During Your Job Search
By Amanda Abella | 4 Comments | May 21, 2012
Some companies like to test job applicants to help them decide between applicants. Here’s an overview of some of the most common tests. Read »
Why Your Next Job Interview Might Make You Sweat (Even More)
By Amanda Abella | 12 Comments | March 7, 2012
If you’re on the job hunt, get ready for some interviewing techniques your mom and dad didn’t have to deal with. Read »
Do You Have Unrealistic Job Search Expectations?
By Amanda Abella | 5 Comments | January 27, 2012
A lot of recent college grads have crazy, high expectations of the job hunt. It’s cool to have big goals, but you gotta be at least a little realistic. Read »
3 Compelling Ways to Market Your Non-Traditional Work History
By Amanda Abella | 17 Comments | January 10, 2012
It’s smart to get a little creative on your resume (while staying honest), especially if your experience is unconventional. Read »
3 Easy-to-Make Mistakes Job Candidates Should Avoid At All Costs
By Amanda Abella | 13 Comments | December 21, 2011
Companies usually rev up hiring in January, which means if you’re a job seeker, you have an opportunity right now. Read »
Don’t Let These Common Freelancing Problems Kick You in the Butt
By Amanda Abella | 10 Comments | November 23, 2011
Whether you’re a part-timer or 100 percent devoted to freelancing, this job has its ups and downs. Read »
4 Advantages of Working for a Local Small Business
By Amanda Abella | 8 Comments | October 5, 2011
Hands-on experience early in your career is one advantage of working with a small business. Read »
Running a Side Biz? Use These Websites to Free Up Your Time
By Amanda Abella | 18 Comments | September 12, 2011
Check out these digital tools that will help you make your side hustle work for you. Read »
Should You Use an Employment Agency to Find a Job?
By Amanda Abella | 40 Comments | August 2, 2011
Employment agencies charge you if they place you in a job, right? Yes, but not always. In this post, the writer, who recently started working at an employment agency, explains how they work and why she thinks they can help you. Read »
Leave These Basic Resume Mistakes in the Dust
By Amanda Abella | 54 Comments | June 27, 2011
As a new employee at a Miami-based employment agency, I spend most of my days looking at resumes, scheduling appointments etc. Read: I spend a lot of time reviewing disastrous resumes. Read »
How Your Blog Can Land You a Job
By Amanda Abella | 26 Comments | June 6, 2011
Blogging has come a long way since the teenage angst ridden days of Xanga and Livejournal. If you haven’t heard of someone making a living from his or her blog, you must be living under a rock! Read »
Why You Might Be Better Off Without a Job After College
By Amanda Abella | 24 Comments | May 18, 2011
I graduated with a BA in English from Ave Maria University in May 2010 and after four academically and emotionally grueling years of hard work I had absolutely zero interest in going to grad school. So I figured I would do what every other post grad 22 year old does: get a job. But that [...] Read »