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Ask a Recruiter: What is the Best Way to Resign from my Job?

Ask a Recruiter: What is the Best Way to Resign from my Job?

Throughout your career, it is almost certain that you will outgrow your job, find a better opportunity, or experience a personal event that will require you to leave your company. Regardless of the circumstances, leaving a job is never easy. There are many unknowns...

What is the Difference Between Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees?

What is the Difference Between Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees?

When you are given an offer letter, you may be quick to sign on the dotted line after salary has been negotiated, but there are a few other items in that letter that are important for you to read through and understand. One of the biggest is the difference between an...

Ask a Recruiter: What Can I Do With My Customer Service Experience?

Ask a Recruiter: What Can I Do With My Customer Service Experience?

When planning out a career path, it can be difficult to know which positions and career opportunities will take you to your end goal. The skills and experience gained from jobs early on in your career can set you on a certain path, but it can be hard to tell what that...

Considering a Role in Collections? Consider These 7 Soft Skills!

Considering a Role in Collections? Consider These 7 Soft Skills!

Collectors play a vital role in the financial and service industries. For those looking to start their career, an account recovery position can be a great way to get your foot in the door as well as gain essential professional skills you can carry into other positions...

Ask A Recruiter: How Do I Get a Professional Reference?

Ask A Recruiter: How Do I Get a Professional Reference?

Conducting references is one of the many steps in an employer’s interview and hiring process. References allow potential employers to speak directly to people who know your work ethic and character. As a job seeker, who you choose as a reference can make or break your...

Forgetting Something? Preparing for Your First Day at a New Job

Forgetting Something? Preparing for Your First Day at a New Job

Starting a new job can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time! It is a chance to make an awesome first impression and kick off your new career with a bang! There are a few very important things you need to do beforehand to be prepared. Below is a list of...

Leaving a Job? Here’s What You Need to Know

Leaving a Job? Here’s What You Need to Know

Everyone goes through it at some point in their life: quitting your job. When this time comes, there are some important things you need to remember in order to make the transition (and those tough conversations) as seamless as possible: When you leave a job, your...

I’ve Submitted My Application, Now What?

I’ve Submitted My Application, Now What?

You have just submitted your application for your dream job! What are the next steps? There are a few things you can do to help stand out in the crowd. Stop Screening Your Calls Although it may seem silly, make sure you are answering your phone when it rings. In...

A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Cover Letters

A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Cover Letters

You have spent hours searching for your dream job and just came across a posting that matches your skillset perfectly. You have your resume ready to go, but you notice the application process requires a cover letter. The panic starts to set in; you are not a...

How Well Did You Do on That Interview?

How Well Did You Do on That Interview?

Not all interviews go as smoothly as we would like, or sometimes, as well as we think they may have gone. There are so many factors that play a role in how successful an interview is. Things like preparedness and interview question responses can be easy to assess, but...