The UnsolicitedGuide to AwesomeCAREER ADVICE FROM HIRING EXPERTS

Know yourselfand valueyour worth!Don't settlefor somethingjust to paythe bills.Patricia Alderton, Recruiter

Alwaysremember:people hireindividualsthey enjoy

being around.Let your

personalitycome out!

Monica Barnhart, HR Manager

Have a realhandle on whatyou're looking forin your next job.Someone who isvague abouttheir search isn'tlikely to end upat the top of anyrecruiter'spriority list.

Russ O'Reilly, Technical Recruiter

Avoid speaking ingeneralities whenhighlighting yourskills during an

interview. What didyou specifically

contribute to thecompany?

Nick Tanis, Technical Market Director

Take a deepbreath and smile.

Alexandra Ambrose, Technical Recruiter

Finding the rightcareer path is

something you don'twant to rush. Takeyour time and use

your network.

Victoria Velton, Recruiter

Stay on top ofyour industry. Beaware of changeand adaptaccordingly.

Tyler Stubbs, Recruiter

Know your valueadd. What do youor will you bring to

the company?Have a pitch ready

to explain it!

Graham Talbot, Executive Search Associate

Go on informationalinterviews! Knowingpeople's opinions ontheir position & thecompany they work forsheds a lot of light onany opportunities youwere considering there.

Katie Wiggins, Business Development Executive

Show your passiontangibly throughoutside projects,

networking events,studying, andcertifications.

Ryan Phillips, Technical Recruiter

Always aim high.The effort you put inpositively correlatesto the return!

Patrick Thornton, QA Recruiter

Create alignmentbetween the

company's needsand your talents.Why are you a fit

for them? Why arethey a fit for you?

Kelly Whalen, Executive Search Associate

Don't be afraid to saywhat you don't know.Make it clear you'rewilling to learn and takeon new challenges.

Janell Toliver, Technical Recruiter

Be yourself!Companies want

genuine employees.Don't act differentlyjust to "fit in" to a

culture. Yourhappiness and success

within a companydepends a lot on your

authenticity.

Haley Burnett, Recruiter

Your path will be everchanging. Give yourselfpermission to welcomechange and challenges.Celebrate your successalong the way!

Faith Wildesen, Business Development Executive

Feeling awesome yet?

Feeling awesome yet?We knew you were awesome from the start.

Feeling awesome yet?We knew you were awesome from the start.

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