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Job Hunt Tip: Make sure your LinkedIn profile includes a professional looking, clear photograph of you.
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Job Hunt Tip: Networking and relationship management is key. Do not burn any bridges when you leave a company – you never know when you may need them again.
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Job Hunt Tip: Before going into an interview, put your cellphone away. If you put it on the table it may give the impression you’re distracted.
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Job Hunt Tip: Read the job description of the position you are applying for and refer back to the job description in your CV, cover letter, or in the interview.
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Job Hunt Tip: Check multiple job websites. Some smaller ones often focus on a specific location or career field, be sure to check those too.
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Career Advice: Be open, honest, and fair with your current colleagues and/or employees. References from previous roles can make or break new opportunities.
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Career Advice: Know your career objective. Find out ahead of time which types of employers hire people with your skills.
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Career Advice: Research employers and check their websites for job openings. Many companies advertise jobs on their own websites.
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Career Advice: Some job postings are scams. Be wary of any that ask you for an up-front investment of money for instructions.
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Career Advice: Practice your networking speech. That’s your two-minute description of your skills and career goals that you pass along to networking contacts.