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Jun18

How Long Should the Hiring Process Really Take? (And How to Speed It Up)

Discover how long the hiring process should really take. Learn average time-to-hire stats and get actionable tips to speed up recruitment—including working with a staffing agency.

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Jun11

What to Do When You’re Overqualified (But Need the Job)

Learn how to land a job you’re overqualified for with smart resume tweaks, honest interview tactics, and employer-focused strategies. Turn your experience into an advantage.

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Jun04

How to Explain Gaps in Your Resume (With Examples)

A gap in your resume doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker. Life happens—whether it’s taking time …

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May28

How to Prep for a Phone Interview in Under 15 Minutes

Whether you’re juggling a full-time job, running errands, or just received a last-minute call from a …

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May21

Top 10 Red Flags Job Seekers Should Avoid During the Hiring Process

Hiring managers evaluate more than just resumes—they pay close attention to how candidates communicate, behave, and …

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May14

How to Write the Perfect Job Ad: A Guide for Employers

Writing a job ad might seem simple — list the title, responsibilities, and qualifications, hit publish, …

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May08

How to Find a Job in Less Than 30 Days

Struggling to find a job and feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Thousands of people search for …

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Apr23

The AI Essentials: What Every HR Leader Needs to Know

Welcome to a beginner-friendly guide to what AI is, how it’s changing over time, and the …

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Apr17

Why Transparent Pay Ranges Attract Better Candidates

In the modern job market, job seekers are more informed, more values-driven, and less willing to …

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Apr09

Why Job Seekers Are Ghosting Employers—And How to Fix It

Ghosting, a term once associated with dating, has firmly entered the hiring world. More employers than …

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Apr02

How to Use AI to Automate Job Applications Without Getting Caught

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday workflows, job seekers are increasingly turning to AI …

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Mar26

What to Do When an Employer Asks for Your Salary History (And You Don’t Want to Give It)

You’ve made it to the interview stage, the conversation is going well—and then it happens. “Can …

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Mar19

The Psychology Behind Why People Fail Interviews (And How to Avoid It)

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking experiences, with high stakes that can determine the next step in …

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Mar12

AI-Written Resumes vs. Human-Written Resumes: Which One Wins?

The job search landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, with technology playing an increasingly central …

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Mar05

How the AI Boom is Creating Jobs That Didn’t Exist Five Years Ago

The AI Boom is Reshaping the Job Market Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than just a …

A digital graphic promoting a blog post titled 'Why Ghost Jobs Are Wasting Your Time.' The graphic has a dark blue background with white text. A red label at the top reads 'BLOG POST.' Below the title, a short paragraph explains that many job seekers invest time in applications only to face silence or rejection, attributing this to 'ghost jobs.' To the right, a list of four job postings is displayed. The first three—'Prepared Foods Dishwasher' at Whole Foods Market (posted 4 days ago), 'Customer Service/Sales' at The Home Depot (posted 5 days ago), and 'Recruiter' at City Personnel, Inc. (posted 2 days ago)—are outlined in green. The fourth listing, 'Receptionist' at TalentLink Solutions (posted 78 days ago), is outlined in red with a red arrow emphasizing the outdated posting date. At the bottom, a white button with black text reads 'LEARN MORE,' followed by the website address 'CITYPERSONNEL.NET.

Feb26

Why ‘Ghost Jobs’ Are Wasting Your Time (And How to Spot Them)

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. You’re job hunting, scrolling through job boards, and …

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