How to Get a Job: Your Ultimate Guide

Finding a job can be nerve-wracking, exciting, frustrating, exhausting, and even anxiety-inducing. Unfortunately, we’re not here to tell you it’s an easy feat to land a job you love. However, there are ways to make the job search easier (and …

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How to Answer “Why Are You No Longer with Your Previous Company?” in an Interview

There are many reasons not to quit your current job before you have another one lined up.

For one, you may not know precisely what you’re dissatisfied with in your current role, and without being able to pinpoint the issue, …

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10 Common Leadership Interview Questions and Answers

While some of us dream of landing in the corner office one day, not everyone aspires to take on a leadership role. And early in your career, you may not be worried about leading a team. However, that doesn’t mean …

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Troubleshooting Your Job Search After Unsuccessful Interviews

It’s happened again: you made it through the screening interview with a company, then the interview with the hiring panel.

But then you receive a call from the recruiter about the status of the position, and they tell you that …

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Answering Interview Questions Like “Why Are You Currently Unemployed?”

When you’re currently out of work and job hunting, you might feel like your unemployment status is a red flag for recruiters and hiring managers. Certainly, some employers are going to look at your lack of employment as a problem, …

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Get the Most Out of Your Job Interview with These Questions

During a job interview, you can expect to be asked all kinds of questions about your education, experience, and skills. At a certain point, the interviewer will shift gears and ask if you have any questions for them, which gives …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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8 Job Search Mistakes to Avoid (And What to Do Instead)

There are tons of good (and not-so-good) advice out there that can guide you through the job search, but none of them can guarantee you’ll get a new role. For every cover letter template and resume format guide you read, …

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There Is Still a Stigma Surrounding Resume Gaps. Learn How To Answer It

If years are missing from your resume, you’re not alone. In fact, 59 percent of Americans have experienced a gap in their resumes at some point in time.

Sure, there’s a myriad of reasons why you might have a gap …

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What to Say in Interviews After Your Position Was Eliminated

Getting laid off can feel like the end of the world… But it’s far from it. 

Feeling nervous about losing your job isn’t uncommon. In fact, 78 percent of Americans are worried about losing their jobs, so you’re just a …

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How to Answer the “Why Are You Interested in This Role?” Question

Interviewing for a new job? You’ve done half of the hard part – applying for the job and landing the interview. Now, you have to prepare for it.

Practicing common interview questions is one surefire way to prepare for the …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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