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Tag Archives: American City Business Journals

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How to research companies when looking for a job

Posted on August 4, 2020March 1, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

Looking for work is not just about finding a job. But its about finding a place that will be a good fit and where you’re likely to be happy. The best way to achieve this is to carefully research companies […]

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How to get an interview by offering to help hiring managers solve their problems

Posted on October 11, 2018March 22, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

As many jobseekers have discovered, contacting HR (human resource) departments or applying online – where resumes also tend to end up in HR – are rarely effective job search techniques. In fact, the primary purpose of HR departments is to […]

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