Unique Qualities Millennials Can Highlight to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
When managers complain about certain generations and their shortcomings in the workplace, their issues are often based on stereotypes. Of...
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Amy Leighton
Aug 272 min
How You Can Increase Your Chances of Getting a Job on Capitol Hill
It’s easy to see why working on the Hill is appealing. You’re in the heart of what’s going on in the country, watching lawmakers at work...
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Amy Leighton
Aug 202 min
How Gen Z Can Showcase Their Willingness to Learn and Adapt When Applying for Jobs
As a Gen Zer in the workplace, you bring a unique set of qualities to a company. You’re incredibly tech savvy, you care deeply about...
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Amy Leighton
Jul 92 min
Cracking the DC Job Market: A Guide for All Skill Levels
Landing your dream job in Washington D.C. can be exciting, but navigating the unique landscape can feel overwhelming. Whether you're a...
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Amy Leighton
Jun 182 min
Five Important Soft Skills to Demonstrate to Employers While Job Hunting
Soft skills are not as easily measured or quantified, but they still important to employers as you are job hunting. They include...
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Amy Leighton
Jun 42 min
How to Get an Employer’s Attention After Your Interview
One of the toughest parts is over. You’ve got the employer’s attention and survived the interview process. Now you have one major hurdle...
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Amy Leighton
May 212 min
Tips on Crafting an Impactful Headline and Summary for Your LinkedIn Profile
Your LinkedIn profile is significant because of what it does for your brand imaging. It’s essentially a tool you can use to portray...
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Amy Leighton
May 142 min
The Importance of Detailing Work Experience
According to LinkedIn, an informal survey was conducted about what viewers checked out when they went on LinkedIn profiles. First was the...
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Amy Leighton
May 72 min
How to Get a Job Interview When You Lack the Required Experience
Perhaps you’re looking for your first job out of college or you’re thinking about totally switching careers. In situations like these,...
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Amy Leighton
Mar 262 min
How to Use Skills-Based Hiring to Your Advantage When Looking for a Job
Unlike in the past, today’s employers tend to consider applicants who don’t have a specific education, don’t have a college degree, and...
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Amy Leighton
Feb 203 min
Finding a Summer Job Related to Your College Major
Anyone who goes to college intends to find a great job after graduation. So, securing a job or internship each summer while on break...
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Amy Leighton
Feb 133 min
What to Do When You’re Ghosted After a Job Interview
Most people know how bad it feels to be ghosted by another person. When it happens after a job interview, it can be even more frustrating...
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Amy Leighton
Jan 234 min
Building Resilience: The Key to Thriving Amid Job Search Challenges
When you get really deep into a job search, you start to feel the impact of how much is involved. Between networking, sorting through job...
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Amy Leighton
Jan 163 min
Unlocking Success with Emotional Intelligence: A Jobseeker’s Journey
When you hear the term “emotional intelligence,” you may think this is just a new and trendy way to describe having common sense. In...
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Amy Leighton
Dec 19, 20232 min
Outshining the Competition: Strategies to Stand Out in the Leadership Job Market
Think about how difficult a hiring manager or recruiter’s job can be—sifting through hundreds, maybe thousands, of resumes and...
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Amy Leighton
Nov 28, 20232 min
The Importance of Detailing Work Experience
According to LinkedIn, an informal survey was conducted about what viewers checked out when they went on LinkedIn profiles. First was the...
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Amy Leighton
Nov 21, 20232 min
How to List Skills, Endorsements, and Recommendations Effectively in LinkedIn
So far, we’ve talked a bit about how effectively LinkedIn works for networking and job hunting. Each section of your Linked In profile...
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Amy Leighton
Nov 14, 20232 min
The Significance of a Professional Photo and Cover Image in Your LinkedIn Profile
It might seem like something easy to overlook, but putting thought into the pictures you use for your LinkedIn profile is always a good...
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Amy Leighton
Nov 8, 20232 min
Tips on Crafting an Impactful Headline and Summary for Your LinkedIn Profile
Your LinkedIn profile is significant because of what it does for your brand imaging. It’s essentially a tool you can use to portray...
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Amy Leighton
Oct 31, 20232 min
The Role of LinkedIn in Today’s Job Search
Nearly everything can be done online in today’s world, and searching for a new job is no exception. Over the years, LinkedIn has taken...
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