Job Search: How to Explain Getting Fired to a Potential Employer

Discussing your termination during a job search can be stressful and quite intimidating. You may worry that no employer wants to hire you after another company lets you go. The thought of explaining the situation may also make you shy …

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From Figures to Value: Crafting Your Desired Salary Story

In the intricate dance of job applications, a moment often feels like a tightrope walk – the question of the desired salary. It’s a puzzle that executives and senior professionals frequently grapple with, balancing the desire for fair compensation against …

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Unlock Your Potential: Reasons Why a Career Coach is Essential in Today’s Job Market

Today’s job market resembles a dynamic ecosystem, constantly shifting and adapting to technological advancements, economic trends, and global events. Traditional career paths are no longer as straightforward as they once were, with emerging industries and evolving job roles reshaping the …

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The Ultimate (Free) Career Test for Students

If you’re trying to figure out what career is right for you, it can be hard to know where to start — especially if you don’t know much about different careers. You not only need to consider your skills, interests, …

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Acing the Probationary Period on a New Job

Employers use the probationary period to check if a new starter is a good fit. While this duration may feel scary and unsettling, it can help you improve your confidence and secure a job. It provides opportunities for career growth …

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Why Wall Street Loves Military Veterans

Although work-life balance is getting better on Wall Street, entry-level investment banking positions are still incredibly grueling. Working 100 hours a week for several weeks in a row is not uncommon. Nor is feeling immense pressure to turn something around …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Pros and cons of female students, grads working for female-owned, small businesses

At College Recruiter, we continually remind ourselves how critical it is that all of our employees are the right people and in the right seats. Normally, employees get, want, and have the capacity to do a particular job well so …

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10 Old Work Habits to Kick in 2024

New year, new you, right? Except that New Year’s resolutions are a lot easier said than done. It’s one thing to reassess the last year and another thing entirely to implement changes this year. That’s largely why only nine percent …

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The 85 Best Job Search Sites and Apps in 2024

If you’re on the job search, you might feel like it’s you and your resume against the world (or at least the ATS). But don’t worry — it doesn’t have to be that way! We rounded up 85 of the best …

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Do You Know the Essential Job Skills For a Resume?

Your resume is where you get to show employers all you’ve done and can do, including work experience, education, internships, volunteering, certifications and awards, and your skills. Understanding the right job skills for a resume requires a mix of pulling …

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