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No matter what part of a career you find yourself in, it’s helpful to update your resume and brush up on your interview skills. Start by reviewing the eight words you should never use to describe yourself (and learn what to say instead) as well as the new rules and strategies for interviewing virtually. You should be prepared to deliver a personalized message and be ready with specific questions, especially if the job you’re applying for is remote (that goes for hiring managers, too). There’s plenty more advice on all aspects of the job search, so subscribe and you won’t miss a trick. —Lydia Dishman, @LydiaBreakfast
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Stuffing your résumé and LinkedIn profile with generic buzzwords can be off-putting to potential employers, but it’s far worse when you recite them during an interview.
FlexJobs’s team of career coaches strongly encourages its job-seeking clients to consider asking tough-but-fair questions that help them make the right decision for their careers.
The authors of Rare Breed encourage job seekers to use this moment to break the rules and crush that interview for your dream gig by being the bold, brave, unapologetic original that you are.
Yes, we are still doing virtual interviews. The good news is, there are several ways to use it to your advantage, according to professional coach Lia Garvin.