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For those in the hunt, how do you feel in those first few interviews out of the gates… before you get your interview rhythm back?

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Job searching again was not on my 2025 bingo card.

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From Text Messages to Misaligned Expectations: Unpacking the Realities of Working with Recruiters

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Celebrating the New Beginnings

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In the grand tapestry of life, sometimes the most mundane moments create that \"Butterfly Effect\" and lead us to unexpected journeys. For me, that moment revolved around a roller skate, and the path it sketched for me was...

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I've been on the job hunt for a while now (right around two months as of this post), and lately, it feels like I'm wandering through a barren wasteland. The job boards I frequent have become eerily quiet, with only a tri...

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Navigating the job market has always been a complex task, from crafting the perfect resume to acing the face-to-face interview. Like me, you've done the standard, before an interview, full-on detective mode. Scrolling t...

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Getting pretty far in the interview process and then hearing, \"sorry, we're passing\" is indeed a bummer. It's reminiscent of the dating world: \"We really like you, but...\" The job hunt can be grueling, mentally taxing, a...

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If you have interviewed for sales rolls, I am willing to bet you have encountered at least one basic interview that involved the smug hiring manager thrusting a regular ol' pen at you and slily stating \"Sell me this pen\"...

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Navigating the maze of the job market can often feel like a shot in the dark. But when you’re equipped with data and benchmarks, it can provide perspective, making the process less daunting. This has been my experience o...

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Just past the three-week unemployment mark and I find a line from the 2019 film \"Always Be My Maybe\" song \"Bounce Back\" playing on a loop in my mind:

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We've all heard that familiar phrase: \"Marketing moves at the speed of light.\" Well, it's not just a phrase – it's a reality. If you're immersed in the digital marketing world like me, you know that a month-long gap can ...

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Just over two weeks ago, I became part of the \"lost their job\" club. It’s not a fun club to join, but hey, membership comes with some time for reflection. As I start down the path of more interviews and “get to know you”...

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Striking a Balance Between Applying, Interviewing, and Continued Learning

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Losing a job. It's never something you anticipate or desire, but... it’s a part of life’s unpredictable trajectory.

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