5 Insightful Questions to Ask During Your Annual Review

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Most reviews are an opportunity for employers to connect with employees and touch base regularly to assess progress, answer questions, go over project notes, and more. Often, a professional review can be tied into raises and promotions and can help determine someone’s future with a company.   While regular performance reviews allow employers to push their employees… Read more »

How to Turn Feedback from a Job Rejection into Something Positive

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There’s no way around it – job rejection is hard. No matter what the reason, finding out you’re not a fit, especially about a job you were excited about, can feel like a huge setback. Don’t let job rejection slow you down. Here’s how the “no’s” you hear from companies can create more opportunities and… Read more »

3 Tips for How to Handle Your Exit Interview to Leave on a Good Note

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Not every company conducts exit interviews, and for those who’ve never had one, it can be disorienting. What’s the expectation? What’s the point of the process for you and the company? What can you say to make sure you don’t burn bridges with your past employer?   Businesses who conduct exit interviews are looking for objective… Read more »

How to Use LinkedIn to Get a Job

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LinkedIn is already known as one of the most valuable social media and networking platforms for career-minded people. But how can it really help drive your career growth and success? Here are some key ways to use LinkedIn to help you get a job.   Make the most of your headline and summary. Your headline… Read more »

Give Your Outdated Resume a Fresh Look With These Ideas

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Whether it’s because of technology or cultural shifts, recruitment and hiring are changing. One thing that hasn’t lost its importance or changed as part of a successful job search is a resume. Many things go into creating an effective resume, particularly as more companies use applicant tracking software to screen candidates. If you’re looking for… Read more »

Five Career Goals That Will Pay Off in Your Tech Career

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Do you really know what you want out of your career? Just as importantly – do you know how to get there? What are the important goals to set along the way? Setting up a few simple goals can help you reap huge benefits in your career. Here are some things to think about.   Figure… Read more »

The Key to Taking Advantage of the Hot Job Market

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 For many industries – including most tech-related industries or positions – there are more job openings than there are talented, qualified applicants. With millions of job openings, it’s a candidates’ market. Here’s how to take advantage of this hot job market and find yourself in a new role.   Update Your Resume Even though many tech… Read more »

4 Ways to Prepare for a Management Role

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Growing your career into a management role is a goal many people have for themselves. The ascent to management, however, isn’t always clear cut and some businesses don’t offer well-defined career paths or any kind of managerial training. It can seem like to become a manager and further your career you have to get lucky… Read more »

How to Position Yourself as a Cultural Fit

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More and more, businesses aren’t just looking for the best resumes. They want to make sure candidates can not only do the job well and bring the right skills to the table; they also want to make sure that the people they’re hiring buy into the mission of the business and are a good cultural… Read more »

Perfect Your Interview Skills With These 5 Tips

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Are you looking for ways to improve your interview techniques and bring your interview ability to new levels? Here are some things to pay attention to for your next tech interview. Practice more than answers: Good candidates are prepared for common interview questions, but it’s easy to forget the things that are less easy to… Read more »