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From Marc Cenedella
Marc Cenedella

In this last week of August, you need to take a break in order to be refreshed and to have the energy and drive to succeed.

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Don't Overlook Human Resources

The hiring manager will never know that you exist if you can’t get past the recruiter or human resources representative.

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How not to embarrass yourself doing the elevator pitch

The elevator pitch is such an important part of the job search — these tips will help make yours sound real, and human, and be deadly effective.

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Prep Your 30-, 60-, 90-day Business Plan for the Job Interview

Want to land a sales job and start on the right foot? Be ready to explain how you’ll move the numbers in the first months.

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10 Good Ways to 'Tell Me About Yourself'

Next time you’re faced with the most feared interview question, be prepared with one of these 10 memorable answers.

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How Full-Time Parents Can Reclaim a Full-Time Job

You don't have to be paid for your efforts to list them as work experience on your resume.

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Bringing Networking into Focus

Once he had clear goals, SalesLadder member Chris T. found his network a far more effective tool for achieving them.

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Why I hired you

If you want to have your resume, your interviews, and your process be successful, you need to have a deliberate strategy.

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Video Resumes: Future or Fad?

Context is key in determining whether video branding is right for you.

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Are Video Resumes Ready for Their Closeup?

Video is one way to stand out, but so is networking, researching the company and writing directly to the right person.

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Acing the Phone Interview: Talk Time

Part two of "Acing the Phone Interview" provides tips for keeping the conversation distraction-free and on-target.

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