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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “Can a college graduate certificate/credentials expire?” RESPONSE: Once you earn your college degree, it will not technically expire. There are ways; however, regardless of your field of expertise, that your education can be rendered useless. Those ways are: 1) Owing your school money; 2) Not paying student loans; 3) Waiting …
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Job Seeker’s Question: A job seeker asked, “What do personality assessment questions mean during interviews? Initial Response: Assessments can range from targeted interview questions, tests, to work-related tasks. Research has shown that certain personality types tend to respond to circumstances in a certain way. So, some employers use personality assessments to determine how you might …
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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked what happens when the selected candidate counters an initial job offer. RESPONSE: When an employer extends an offer to their selected candidate they are usually emotionally invested. They have already imagined that person as a member of their team. So, unless they are absolutely unable to pay more, they will …
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Introduction: A job seeker asked, “Is a professional certification worth the effort?” “Are there any advantages to holding a professional certification in your career field of choice?” Response: The question is, will the certification pay off as much as completing a degree program? 1) Significant positive impact on your qualifications; 2) Given same consideration as …
Challenge So, a job seeker asked, “How should I format and present my list of references. Response Personal branding should be front of mind as you build your job search strategy. So, formatting your job search process documents is a very important part of that. The great news is that it does not have to …