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Interviewing 101: Do’s and Don’ts 

Social:  Interviews can be intimidating, especially when faced with tough questions like, “Why were you terminated from your last position?” It’s normal to feel uneasy about certain topics, but the ...
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Career Development 101: How to Retain Talent by Fostering Growth

In today’s competitive landscape, the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent is more pressing than ever. While salaries and benefits remain important, employees are increasingly seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth. Career ...
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How to Tailor Your Resume for the Job You Want

The concept of the résumé dates back to 1482, when Leonardo da Vinci wrote a letter to Ludovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan, showcasing his inventions. Though it resembled more of a cover letter ...
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New Year, New Talent: Kickstarting 2025 with Purpose-Driven Hiring

As we step into 2025, the hiring landscape is undergoing significant transformation. Economic uncertainties, technological advances, and the shifting priorities of today’s workforce make this the perfect time for talent ...
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Setting 2025 Career Goals and Planning Your Job Search

Let’s be real, finding the right job can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re actively looking or just testing the waters, setting clear career goals, and ...
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The Highs, Lows, and Lessons of Talent Acquisition in 2024

"Brace for impact" became the mantra in 2024! It was a year of unexpected twists for talent acquisition professionals — from economic uncertainty to tech disruption, and evolving company and ...
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How to Secure the Compensation You Deserve

We are fortunate to work in an era of growing pay transparency and progress toward pay equity. Many states even protect candidates from having their previous salaries used to justify ...
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Holiday Hiring Strategies

The holidays are here—cue the twinkling lights, festive treats, and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of out-of-office email replies. While your team is busy decking the halls, the last ...
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Holiday Job Search

The holiday season is usually reserved for last-minute shopping, ugly sweaters, and so much eggnog. But is it a good time for a job search? While many people put their ...
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Building a Resilient Workforce for 2025

As 2024 winds down (where did the year go?!), it's time to “gear” up for 2025— yes, that was a manufacturing pun. Manufacturing is an always evolving industry, and building ...
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The Road to Success

This is the Moki Dugway, a particularly scenic stretch of the ShaferTrail Road along Utah’s highway 271 which features steep grades, hairpin turns, and 1200 feet of elevation change in ...
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Year-End Performance Reviews

Ah, year-end reviews. That magical time when you realize just how long it's been since you checked your goals from January. While these reviews are critical for evaluating employee performance, ...
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