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Why You Should Hire Someone Who Makes Typos
By Susan Shain | 4 Comments | December 24, 2014
Most recruiters automatically dismiss candidates who submit applications with typos. But psychology research says this might be the wrong approach. Read »
5 Barriers to Starting Your Own Business — and How to Overcome Them
By Catherine Alford | 4 Comments | September 16, 2014
Want to have your own business? You might think these barriers stand in your way, but here’s how to get around them. Read »
5 Underestimated Mistakes That Will Seriously Hold You Back at Work
By Devika Arora | 1 Comment | August 13, 2014
Afraid to brush up on the basics? That could be the one thing setting you up for failure on the job. Read »
The Perfect Resume Starts With Avoiding These 7 Tired Cliches
By Michelle Riklan | 12 Comments | May 1, 2014
No one wants recruiters to gloss over their resume, but if you’re using these seven clichés, your resume might be going straight into the your potential employer’s trash. Read »
4 Mega-Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make On Your Resume
By Juliana Weiss-Roessler | 4 Comments | April 11, 2014
Unclear why you’re not getting the interview? Here are a few reasons your resume raises a red flag — and it might not be what you think. Read »
5 Common Mistakes Recruiters Should Stop Making Right Now
By Adam Smith | 2 Comments | March 18, 2014
Recruiting can be a rewarding career. But it’s also a competitive industry that leaves no room for error. Avoid these mistakes to guarantee your success. Read »
Just Say No: 6 Recruiting Practices You Should Avoid
By TalentCulture | 2 Comments | December 10, 2013
Some of recruiting’s so-called “best practices” are just plain hogwash. Here are six in particular to stay away from. Read »
5 Reasons Hiring Managers Aren’t Calling You
By Black Enterprise | 3 Comments | November 29, 2013
Get inside recruiters’ heads to ace the resume review, impress with your application and wow the hiring manager at your interview. Read »
The 7 Deadly Sins of Online Job Hunting
By Glori Surban | 7 Comments | November 25, 2013
Stuck in unemployment hell? You may be committing one — or all — of the seven deadly sins of online job hunting. Read »
7 Missed Opportunities That Can Cost You That Dream Job
By Erin Palmer | 10 Comments | November 20, 2013
Not getting the job offers you want and don’t know why? You might be missing out on one of these opportunities. Read »
The 3 Worst Mistakes to Make When Changing Careers
By Alison Elissa Cardy | 26 Comments | September 17, 2013
If you’re miserable with your job and ready for a career change, avoid making these mistakes. Read »
The Absolute Worst Ways to Get a Job
By Ryan Chatterton | 2 Comments | March 20, 2013
Don’t use the same job search tactics as everyone else. Here’s how to stand out from the crowd and find a job you love. Read »
3 Freelancing Mistakes That Keep You Stuck at Rookie Level
By Brad Smith | 10 Comments | December 23, 2012
Want to grow your client base and make money as a freelancer? Don’t make these newbie mistakes. Read »
What to Do When You Screw Up Royally
By Kelly Gurnett | 4 Comments | December 10, 2012
Ever make the kind of mistake that has visions of pink slips flashing before your eyes? If you haven’t yet, you will. Here’s what to do when it happens. Read »