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Job Interview 101, Part 3: Prepare


So you’ve followed our instructions in Parts 1 and 2 of this series. You know everything there is to know about the company that will be interviewing you, you’re dressed to the nines, your resume and cover letter are (of course) in stellar condition, and now you’re sitting twiddling your thumbs in front of your ...

Job Interview 101, Part 2: Research the Company


After you’ve read Part 1 of this series and settled on an outfit to wow your interviewer, the next step is much less you-focused: you have to learn about the company you’re interviewing with. You could be the snappiest dresser in the business, but if you don’t know heads or tails about what your potential ...

Job Interview 101, Part 1: Dress Code


You’ve been on the hunt to find a job for weeks, and you finally got that long-awaited follow-up email from a potential employer! You’ve made an interview appointment, Google Mapped the office to make sure you can get there, and now you’re sitting in front of your computer with butterflies in your stomach wondering how ...

Why Volunteering Could Be the Next Step Towards Your Dream Job


It’s tough to find work—we know. You’ve tried job search engines, sent out dozens of resumes, even called your grandparents to see if they need their yard mowed. And the longer it takes to find that new job, the worse it’ll look to future employers, which just adds to the stress. Nobody likes long gaps ...