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Why 90% of Interviews Go to People Who Apply in the First 24 Hours
Job applications that get interviews are submitted within hours of the posting.
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USAID is Dead. Long live the USAID Mafia!
Please prioritize everyone with USAID-esque work history in your professional journey.
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Don’t Let ChatGPT Dehumanize Your Job Search Efforts
Please be human in your job search. Use artificial intelligence sparingly to help you be more effective.
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Write AI-Crafted Resumes in Minutes: Download Our Toolkit
Use the AI-Crafted Resume Toolkit to write better resumes in minutes without effort
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What is Different in the 2025 Job Market?
This job market today is radically different than in 2022, much less 2012. You need to have different job search strategies to succeed in your career…
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Informational Interviews: Networking Made Easy
How to find thought leaders for informational interviews and what questions to ask them that will help your job search
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About the Recruitment Process
How to get recruiters to notice you and invite you in for an interview when you are job searching while unemployed
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Getting A Job Versus The Job
You may need a job now, but is it the job you really want? Be sure you are clear the difference between a job to provide you income and a career that…
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Good News! Multiple States Want to Hire You
Several states are heavily recruiting those laid off for state government roles, including: New York State, Hawaii, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania…
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Get a Job Faster with Friends in Job Search Councils
Job Search Councils accelerate your job search process based off the book Never Search Alone. Join us to accelerate your job search today!
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10 Ways to Rethink Your USAID Job Titles
How to translate your vast development experience and USAID-specific roles into corporate-friendly terms for hiring managers to understand your…
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7 Simple Steps to Find Your New Job Now
Follow this quick methodology to reorient your job search process for a successful transition from unemployment to a lucrative dream job you'll love.
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