Job Search Tips

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Twelve Steps to Writing a Cover Letter That Recruiters and Hiring Managers Will Love

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QUESTION: Visit https://nnamtique.com. A job seeker asked, “What do hiring managers look for in a cover letter?” INTRODUCTION: You know that your cover letter partners with your resume as your application packet to your job opening of choice. You also know that my mission is to help you live your best career life. So, today, …

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Break Time

Four Reasons to Not Put Your Job Search on Extended Holiday

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INTRODUCTION: Holiday mode is in full effect. You’re understandably excited about spending time with family and friends. So, what about your job search? Should you put it on holiday mode as well? After all, aren’t hiring managers also taking time off, hanging with family and friends, drinking eggnog, eating fruit cake, and ringing in the …

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Consequences

Three Consequences of Not Sending a Follow-up Email After Your Interview

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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “What are the consequences of forgetting to send a thank you email after an interview?” CONSEQUENCES: You may not suffer overt consequences from the interviewer for not sending a thank you email after a job interview. The less-obvious consequences are the ones that could make the difference in your getting …

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Mental Illness

Questions Employers Can Ask About Mental Illness During an Interview

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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “What questions can employers ask about mental illness during a job interview?” QUESTIONS ALLOWED: “This is a great question because many job seekers don’t know their rights when it comes to health-related interview questions. The short answer to this is, “None. I get it. We’ve lived the past two-plus years …

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Telephone Interview

Three Tips for Answering Behavioral Questions in a Phone Interview

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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “What are some tips for answering behavioral questions in a phone interview?” TIPS: Answer the questions the same way you would if you were the interviewee in an in-person interview;  Always be honest – If you have never faced an experience like the one that the interviewer is asking you …

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