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• The Roadmap to Get Into Consulting

  Consulting is a dynamic and challenging career field that offers many opportunities for people who enjoy problem-solving, strategy, and innovation. Believe it or not, consulting isn't necessarily a senior-level position. You can pursue a career in consulting as a recent graduate or a mid-career professional looking to switch careers. While pursuing a consulting career can be rewarding and fulfilling, it is challenging to break into because it is so competitive.

• How do Employers Verify Education?

  At any stage in your professional journey, you may come across an employer or a recruiter who asks to verify your educational credentials. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as 30% of candidates admitted to lying on their resumes, yet 79% of them never get caught. In fact, 85% of employers in the US who conduct background checks find that candidates have lied on their resumes or job applications. 

• How to Be More Articulate and Speak More Clearly

  Have you ever had those moments when you're talking to someone and have no idea what they are saying? The best response you can muster up is a simple head nod or blind agreeance?

• How to Ask for a Higher Starting Salary 

  Maybe you think you’ve finally found your dream job. Everything about it is perfect, except… the salary. Unfortunately, it just isn’t where you want it to be. So, should you give up and move on? Given all the effort you’ve already invested, it’s probably wise to try and negotiate a better salary before you do. 

• How to Pass a Personality Test with Flying Colors

  Whether you’re applying for your first job or looking to move up the career ladder, personality tests aren’t usually the first thing we think about. But surprisingly, they can have a massive impact on how our future employers perceive us. In fact, a 2017 study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has found that 32% of U.S. employers use personality tests when hiring for senior management positions, and 28% use them for middle management positions. Personality tests are also used for hourly workers and contractors, though less frequently. 

• 10 Practical and Effective Strategies to Persuade Anyone of Anything

  Learning how to persuade people is like a key that can unlock any door. Acing the interview for the job of your dreams. Getting the best deal on a new car. Closing a sale with a skeptical customer. All of these wins require a level of persuasiveness.