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I hold a few principles about using LinkedIn that are quite rigid. They guide me in how I interact with people on the site. You may agree with some of them, and you may think others are bunk, but regardless, I follow them all closely — almost to a fault. My Rigid LinkedIn Principles Like many people, I will not accept an Source: Recruiter

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Veterans usually leave military service with a stockpile of G.I. Bill benefits to help them pursue an education — but should they use these benefits? This question plagues many veterans as they struggle to find meaningful work upon exiting the military. Once upon a time, military service could completely replace a college degree in the corporate world, but those days are now behind us in many fields. "More often than not, ... Source: Recruiter

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Being a boss is no joke. As with being a great parent, if you're truly great, you agonize constantly over whether you might be doing it wrong. To make matters even trickier, you're really, really busy. So, how do you ensure you're being a great boss and keep your employees engaged and happy? The following simple statements and questions can help you lay the groundwork for being a great boss ... Source: Recruiter

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Sometimes, it seems we spend more time researching the best hamburger in the city than we do researching prospective employers. Much like skipping restaurant reviews, however, failing to research a company can come back to burn you later. The good news is you no longer need an insider connection to get the scoop on a company. There now exist many websites, including Glassdoor and Indeed, where current and former employees ... Source: Recruiter

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If it has been a few years since the last time you went on a job hunt, you need to know that things have changed. Sure, there's advice from 2011 that still applies today – for example, networking is still a great idea. That being said, you'll need to brush up on the latest job search strategies if you want to land a role. One particularly important new development you should know about: Using social media to stay connected, visible, and engaged in ... Source: Recruiter

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Whether you're new to the workforce or considering making a career change, it's important to have a clear career path in mind. Unfortunately, that isn't always easy. Especially during the earliest stages of our careers, we tend to make decisions based on what influencers like our family and friends tell us or by gut feeling. ... Source: Recruiter

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Recently, I've watched a lot of people move into my area without first surveying the job market. The comments I read on social media and in the emails these people send me, as well as what I hear when I meet with them, tell me they did not do their homework. If you're looking to relocate, you must have a job search strategy in place before you move. You must ... Source: Recruiter

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Those of us who are heavily involved in recruiting and hiring know that a lot of companies are extremely dissatisfied with the quality of their new hires. Those of us who are lucky enough to have insight into both sides of the coin — recruiter/employer and job seeker — also know that dissatisfaction is widespread. Job seekers, too, are unhappy with the current state of affairs in recruiting and hiring. Looking at the situation, you may feel an intense desire to reach ... Source: Recruiter

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Recently, I participated in two separate panels where we discussed the importance of executive presence and how people can improve their own executive presences. Now, you may be wondering exactly what "executive presence" is. There are many ways to define the phrase, but at its core, it simply refers to how people carry themselves. For example, a Source: Recruiter