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This is why job referrals are not going to get you the job Monica Torres

Don’t depend on the people you know to get you the job you want. Personal referrals from friends and former coworkers are mostly ineffective and costly to both employees and employers. Read More

You're interviewing, but already have a big vacation planned. Now what?Jane Burnett

Interviewing for dream job when a major vacation is already on the books can be both awkward and challenging. Read More

Majority of job seekers don't negotiate for a higher salary Jane Burnett

There are many ways that a salary negotiation can go wrong, but it turns out that some people aren’t even engaging in this discussion when they get picked for a job. A whopping 61% of people didn’t ask for a bigger paycheck after they scored a job offer. Read More

So, you got offered the job during the interview Jane Burnett

Getting a job offer can bring on a slew of emotions — like feelings of validation, success, and nervousness about what’s to come. But receiving one during a job interview is a different story. Here’s what to keep in mind before jumping off the deep end. Read More

Recruiters confess the qualities that are instant 'no's Lindsay Tigar

Here’s a smack of cold, hard truth to the face for you: If you wake up every single day, cringing at the thought of going to work … something has to give. And while we would all love to live in the lap of luxury without worrying about a paycheck, the vast majority of the … Read More

6 things recruiters will be looking for in 2018 Rachel Weingarten

In the sometimes dog-eat-dog world of job hunting, you have to create a version of yourself that both highlights your skills and jumps off the screen of recruiters. These are some of the skills recruiters will be actively seeking in potential candidates. Read More

No, this job posting is not from the '50s, it's from 2018 Jane Burnett

In the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal involving a staggering number of alleged cases of sexual harassment and assault, we have yet another reason to do a double-take: a tone-deaf job posting requiring a “good personality – ability to deal with the male banter and be sociable but not distracting.” … Read More

Amazon is no longer allowed to ask you this question Monica Torres

Amazon announced that it is banning any salary history inquiries for prospective U.S. employees, according to an internal message posted this week. Read More

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Ellen Pompeo just gave a masterclass on salary negotiation Monica Torres

Ellen Pompeo, the star of Grey’s Anatomy, is the highest-paid actress on a primetime drama on TV. Here’s her secret about how she went into the salary negotiation that made it happen. Read More

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