Things you can control in your job search
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Things you can control in your job search

Job searching is – let’s face it – kind of a chore. To do it well, you need to devote significant time and energy, ideally in some methodical fashion. So you research opportunities, submit applications, and you follow up – and yet sometimes, you hit a dry patch, where it seems like you’re shouting into…

What to ask in an informational interview
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What to ask in an informational interview

In my last post, I suggested six ways to get creative with your job search, all with the goal of ferreting out “hidden jobs.” (If you missed it, read it here.) Five of my six suggestions have something in common: They center around networking. The magic here is in making connections with others who might…