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Bad Dates and Bad Interviews: A Match Made In Heaven

Bad Dates and Bad Interviews: A Match Made In Heaven

You’re probably thinking a romantic encounter and a job interview couldn’t have less in common, but dates and interviews have a lot more in common than you may realize. In both situations, you’re meeting someone new and getting to know them to see if what they have to...

Is Your Email Address Sending the Right Message?

Is Your Email Address Sending the Right Message?

There are about 5.59 billion active email accounts, each of them having a username as unique as the person who uses the account. Although an email address may seem like a great place to show off your creativity or a special characteristic about you, when it comes to...

5 Simple Steps to Start Your Job Search

5 Simple Steps to Start Your Job Search

The first step in any journey is always the hardest, and searching for a new job opportunity is no exception. Whether you are deciding to change careers or are just starting out, if you are unsure where to begin, jumping into the talent pool can seem overwhelming. If...

9 Tips to Negotiate Your Salary and Compensation Package

9 Tips to Negotiate Your Salary and Compensation Package

All the hard work, patience, and interviewing that you have put into your job search can make finally receiving a job offer an emotional one. For some of us, one of the emotions we feel upon securing a job offer is disappointment –not because the job isn’t what we...

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviewing

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviewing

In recent years, video call software has carved out a niche in the job searching scene. Being able to connect face-to-face in a virtual space has allowed applicants and employers to get more meaningful context from initial screenings without the same commitment as...

Where First Impressions Are Actually Made

Where First Impressions Are Actually Made

In today’s job market, looking for a new job as well as talent to fill your open positions is a full-time (and frustrating) job; fortunately, recruiters and staffing agencies are great resources that streamline the process and take some of those frustrations away for...

Tell Me About It: 7 Open-Ended Interview Questions and Their Responses

Tell Me About It: 7 Open-Ended Interview Questions and Their Responses

We’ve all been there. We’ve all taken that walk into the interview room, rehearsing our elevator pitches in our heads; going over the lines of our resume in the hopes that we don’t forget to mention any of the experiences that make us right for this role. You sit down...

Addressing the Dress Code: Workplace Attire Definitions and Guidelines

Addressing the Dress Code: Workplace Attire Definitions and Guidelines

Clothes. When most of us land a new job, this is the last thing on our mind. Well, except for maybe planning out next Friday’s shopping spree with your newfound spending cash. In all seriousness, deciding what to wear to a new job can be nerve-racking. Even though an...

High Performing Engineers Possess These 9 Soft Skills

High Performing Engineers Possess These 9 Soft Skills

Skill set and technical knowledge are imperative when selecting your team’s next engineer. Often overlooked when considering candidates for specialized positions are applicants’ soft skills. Even in highly technical roles where knowledge and expertise are essential,...