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Article by Margie Warrell My first-ever "speaking engagement" was at my children's kindergarten. I was so nervous my knees were shaking and my fingers fumbled through the copious notes I kept referring to. It's fair to say I was far more focused on myself — on making a good impression and not making a fool of myself — than on the people in the room. All three of them. It was a humble beginning. Since then, I've spoken to thousands of ... Source: Recruiter

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Many of us dream of making a career transition, but actually making the change can be a daunting task. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate the rough waters of a career change: 1. Anxiety Is Normal Once the excitement of landing a job in your new career has worn off, ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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You've been invited to an interview. Now what? In addition to researching the company, you also need to be sure you are prepared to answer the questions you're likely to face. Let's review some of the most common interview questions and how to answer them: 1. Tell Me About Yourself The interviewer doesn't really care about how many children you have, where you grew up, or ... Source: Recruiter

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You want to feel like your work means something, like a professional performing their craft. Unfortunately, looking for a job can make you feel like a discount item on a shelf at a big box store. This is especially true during salary discussions. During your first phone call with a company's HR department, the rep will ask you how much money you make — or how much you want to make. They will tell you they are simply trying to understand whether ... Source: Recruiter

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When you want to build a name for yourself, taking time to focus on your brand is crucial. What is a personal brand? In short, it's who you are, what you are good at, and what people go to you for. It's your reputation and your unique set of skills, values, and strengths. Your personal brand represents your value to your target company. In today's digital world, boosting your brand ... Source: Recruiter

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Modesty? There's a time and a place for it, but trying to land an interview for your dream job is certainly neither. Your resume is your personal marketing tool. If it's not selling your skills, achievements, and experience effectively, it's putting the brakes on your job search. Want to know if your resume is selling you short? Check out the following tips: Are You Holding Recruiters' Attention? Source: Recruiter

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Recruiters only spend about six seconds reading your resume before they make a decision about your qualifications, which means you have very little time to catch and retain their attention. In my experience as a resume writer, I have noticed my clients making the same job-costing mistakes over and over. These mistakes are usually made in ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}

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When you think of artificial intelligence (AI), what comes to mind? Do you imagine some sort of master computer that knows all? Do you think about films like I, Robot or Ex Machina? Science fiction has warped our expectations of AI and robotics. We're a far way off from a robot apocalypse, but AI has slowly entered into our everyday lives in a number of small ... Source: Recruiter

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Article by Dan Lauer "Fail fast; learn fast." That's a mantra we've heard repeatedly over the past decade, especially as startup culture has entered mainstream consciousness. However, a part of me has always wondered how many of us actually take it to heart. In my own entrepreneurial career, which has included both spectacular successes and failures, I've been forced to face my mistakes and grow from them as ... Source: Recruiter {$inline_image}