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  • 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. 

  • How to Make a Job Offer More Competitive

    Money alone makes it hard to attract and retain top-notch candidates, especially when you are competing with larger businesses and corporations in your industry. So, instead of focusing on money, figure out how to make a job offer more competitive when you can't offer more money.

  • Paralegal Resume Templates, Examples, and Tips

    A paralegal job is a great stepping stone to a legal career. As an expert in legal research, paralegals must be organized, strong writers, and a team player with others who require the assistance of the paralegal’s work. Sometimes known as legal assistants, paralegals are a critical part of a legal team’s work. Paralegals work across law firms, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies.

  • 6 Store Management Resume Tips (with Example)

    A retail store manager's job responsibilities aren't easy. Regardless of the parent company's size, it is the store manager's duty to ensure ALL store-related operations run smoothly. Because being an effective leader in retail management can be tough, it is automatically assumed that getting a job is even tougher. But even though the job responsibilities can be tasking, landing a retail store manager position is a little easier... but only if you have the right tools. Most companies do not expect prospective store managers to have a sophisticated educational background. Instead, they select people with convincing skill-set and experience. So, how do you convince recruiters that you're the best candidate for the job? Start by writing a compelling retail store management resume!

  • How to Automate Your Job Search

    The internet is ripe with career professionals urging you to be aggressive in your networking and application strategies to land a job. But at what expense? Your sanity? Peace of mind? Energy? Free time? When the job search gets overwhelming—as it inevitably will—leverage automation to take the most tedious tasks off your plate. Here are seven ways to do it.