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Picture this…  You have an upcoming interview and since you have been reading our recent blog posts, you are well prepared.  You know what to say, what not to say, how to act, when to get there, and all of your goals.  You get to the interview, give a confident handshake, sit down, and immediately start rocking it.  You are on top of your interviewing game.  You’ve done your research and it is paying off.  Then, the interviewer asks an unexpected question.  One that forces you to come to a dead halt, and requires you to give a glimpse into your personal life: “What do you do for fun?” (more…)

Most of us experience some level of anxiety when we know we have a job interview coming up.  This does not mean we have to let our nerves get to us.  Ultimately, the goal is to stand apart from the rest of the candidates.  Your interview is your chance to demonstrate why you will be a valuable asset to the company.  Pongo Resume gives a list of 20 things to avoid while at an interview.  If you go through this list and plan accordingly, you will be well on your way to a successful interview! (more…)

With the economy being as horrific as its been the past few years and unemployment at almost 10 percent, people are desperately looking for ways to make there LinkedIn profile and resumes pop. However, filling up the empty space with meaningless buzzwords isn’t the formula for standing out in the job market.

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In the book 1984, George Orwell illustrates for us the impact of a society that is no longer able to question the world they live in. It is groupthink at its worst. A world that is vacant of critical thinking and learning beyond the basic skills needed for survival. Any individual that attempts to question big brother is quickly corrected or disposed of.  (more…)