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fromBusiness Insider
16 hours ago

Like it or not, the end of the year doesn't mean letting off the gas

Don't say bah humbug to applying to jobs during the holiday season. It's easy to feel like a Scrooge about the job market these days. At this point, you might think you'll need a Christmas miracle to get hired in the waning moments of 2025. But unlike Santa Claus, your chances of getting hired in December are real, writes BI's Sarah E. Needleman.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Want a new job? Try this, instead of just submitting more applications

Prioritize networking: have five informational conversations weekly to build relationships, gain early access to openings, and improve hiring odds versus mass applying.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a career coach. If you don't mention AI in job interviews, you're making a huge mistake.

Demonstrate AI partnership in interviews by explaining amplify, automate, and architect strategies, treating interviews as brainstorming and presenting concrete AI solutions.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I worked as a Google recruiter for almost a decade and now coach job seekers. Here are 4 ways to become a rare end-of-year hire.

Despite layoffs, large companies often increase Q4 hiring; jobseekers should apply strategically and reduce the volume of scattershot applications late in the year.
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fromAol
3 months ago

6 Changes to Your Job-Hunting Strategy You Need To Make To Get Hired Now

Job seekers must abandon the dream-job mindset, prioritize practical roles (including temporary and contract work), proactively network, and adapt strategies to current market realities.
fromForbes
3 months ago

How To Make Friends With The Algorithm (And Actually Get Hired)

Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are now the gatekeepers. They screen, score and sort resumes before a human ever reviews them, and most never make it through. With cold applications showing a success rate as low as 0.1% to 2%, and requiring roughly 32-200 applications for a single offer, the odds aren't in your favor unless you tailor your approach. Here's how to stop ghosting your own job search and start working with the algorithm instead of against it.
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