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You’ve done all the ground work and secured a job interview. You’ve gotten through a significant part of the job search process by coming...
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Amy Leighton
- Aug 2
- 3 min
Traditional Interview
For the next few blogs, we are doing a series on the different types of interviews you might encounter when job searching and how to...
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Amy Leighton
- Jul 25
- 3 min
When You Feel Pressure About Finding a Job
From the outside, looking for a job might seem pretty matter-of-fact and not involve a lot of emotion. For some, this is not the case at...
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Amy Leighton
- Jul 18
- 4 min
Job Hunting Jitters: Overcoming Fear In The Post-Pandemic Job Market
There you are—sitting at your current job and unhappy either with your job duties or your work environment. Or you find yourself in...
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Amy Leighton
- Jun 27
- 2 min
How to Compete with Experienced Job Applicants When You’ve Were Laid Off Early In Your Career
Unfortunately, reports are out that layoffs are on the rise since the pandemic. You may have heard of names like Microsoft, Amazon, and...
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Amy Leighton
- Jun 20
- 2 min
How to Explain Your Job Layoff in an Interview
Learn how to confidently address your job layoff in interviews. Discover effective strategies and key points to explain the situation.
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Amy Leighton
- May 30
- 2 min
My Hire Date Has Been Pushed Back, Now What?
Recently, there’s been a lot of reporting about the state of the job market. While some CEOs are insisting that the employment outlook...
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Amy Leighton
- May 17
- 2 min
Why Starting at Entry-Level is Necessary and Sometimes Helps You Out
So, you’ve finished your education and looking for your first job in the real world. As you search for open positions, you find yourself...
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Amy Leighton
- Apr 25
- 2 min
The Importance of a Job Search Plan for a First-Time Job Seeker
When you want to accomplish something, having a plan keeps you on track. And when it comes to something as important as finding your...
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Amy Leighton
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Overcoming Your All-or-Nothing Mindset When Looking for a Job
Most of us use mental strategies to deal with the things we face in life. Unfortunately, some of those strategies don’t necessarily serve...
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Amy Leighton
- Dec 30, 2022
- 2 min
How to Prepare for Your Job Search During Winter Break
We all look forward to our holiday breaks. They are a great time to relax and spend time with friends and family. While that’s important,...
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Amy Leighton
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
My Hire Date Has Been Pushed Back, Now What?
Recently, there’s been a lot of reporting about the state of the job market. While some CEOs are insisting that the employment outlook...
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Amy Leighton
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
What to Do if You’re Procrastinating When Applying For a New Job
Did you know that highly motivated people also struggle with procrastination? Here are some tips to help overcome procrastination when...
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Amy Leighton
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Why Having a Plan for Your Job Search is Important
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This is true when searching for a job too. There are some who...
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Amy Leighton
- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Using Mindfulness to Have a Half-Full Outlook in Your Job Search
Many jobseekers think that the first step in searching for a new job is to update their resume. Actually, the first thing the job seeker...
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Amy Leighton
- Jul 13, 2022
- 3 min
Overcoming Your Job Search Fears by Changing Your Mindset
There you are—sitting at your current job and unhappy either with your job duties or your work environment. Or, you find yourself in...
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Amy Leighton
- Jun 28, 2022
- 3 min
How to prepare for an in-person and online interview – and tips on how to ace them!
So you’ve earned yourself an interview with a company you’ve been eyeing – congratulations! Now it’s time to prepare yourself to make a...
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Amy Leighton
- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
Building a Foundation for Your Job Search
Just like when building a house, a solid foundation is the key to less trouble down the line. The same is true for your job search. When...
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Amy Leighton
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
What It Takes to Form a Successful Job Search Mindset
As with most things in life, much of your job search success depends on your mindset. Many people have had a tough couple of years due to...
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Amy Leighton
- Jan 26, 2022
- 2 min
How to Have the Right Mindset When Applying for Jobs Online
Job candidates find themselves in different positions when applying for jobs online. One may be only looking out of curiosity while...
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