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  • A close-up of a hand touching a tablet screen displaying various profile photos of people. The screen shows a diverse group of faces in a grid layout, indicating a social media or networking application.

    Networking: More Than Just an Exchange

    We hear it constantly. “You need to network”.  “Networking is what you need to do in order to secure employment”.  “You must network”.  And so on, and so on, and so on……  But what really is networking?  When asked to define “networking”, most people don’t have a single definition.   I don’t believe the value is […]

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  • A black-and-white photo collage of a bald man wearing a black shirt, displaying 16 different facial expressions, including happy, sad, surprised, angry, confused, silly, and thoughtful. Each expression is captured in a distinct cell of the collage, showcasing the nuances of body language.

    Body Language Can Get You That Job

    Have you ever had really exciting news you wanted to share with a friend…maybe you were planning on asking the girl you love to marry you, or you just got a big promotion at work? Then when you tell your friend, they say congratulations and that they are incredibly happy for you—except they don’t have […]

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    Respect is Reciprocal

    There’s quite a bit of chatter about candidate experience these days, and rightfully so. For far too long, candidates would be treated more like a number or a task than a human being, in essence, it’s about respect. However that has begun to change, and the change is evident by the rise in awareness by recruiters and organizations. So, while […]

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    Got an Interview? Read This.

    Short of getting an offer, getting the call or email to schedule a phone interview is one of the best feelings one can have in their job search. It means you’ve made it through the first hurdle of having your resume reviewed. And it’s an important step too. From a recruiter’s perspective, it’s the part of the […]

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    Interviewing Tips for the Introvert

    If you’re an introvert, going out on job interviews and charming employers might not be your strong point.  In fact you may dread interviews and stress about it for days, or even weeks before. Some of the common complaints given by employers related to introverts are: (1) It can be like pulling teeth trying to […]

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  • A person in a dark suit is lying down across several interconnected metal chairs in a waiting area, likely resting before an interview. They are holding a light-colored briefcase on their chest. The chairs are against a white wall, and the floor is wooden. The scene suggests the person may be taking a quick nap.

    4 Essentials For Any Interview

    Scenario #1: The person you were originally scheduled to meet with is stuck in traffic, and now you’re meeting with one of the managers on her team—and he doesn’t have a copy of your resume. Scenario #2: The hiring manager unexpectedly asks 3 members of his team to sit in. Scenario #3: Your first interview […]

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  • A wall with the text "B Shift on Duty" painted on it. Present above are firefighter gear including a helmet, jacket, and gloves. Additional items are stored on a red shelf, and more clothing rests on a bench below.

    How You Present “YOU”

    I am constantly asked this question; “Chief, How do I present myself?” Well, this is a loaded question. In response I ask, where, when and for what purpose? What follows is… “for the oral interview of course!” The reason this is a loaded question is because there are many times in the firefighter hiring process […]

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