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		<title>Bring on the New Year—With a Brand New Cover Letter</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2013/01/14/bring-on-the-new-year-with-a-brand-new-cover-letter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here it is—2013––the new year we&#8217;ve been waiting for over the past couple of months. It&#8217;s the perfect time to put your goals in order with a sizzlin&#8217; new cover letter at the top of your list. Employers are setting their goals as well. They&#8217;re in the market for qualified job-hunters, people who are ready [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You Prepared for the Interview…Did you Prepare your References?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you understand the importance references play in your job search?  If not, the following post explains their role in the process. A great resume and fantastic cover letter will get you an interview. What happens from there has a lot to do with you, and if you nail the interview, then you need to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/20/where-do-you-see-yourself-in-five-years/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a good answer to this potential interview question?  If not, the following post can help you prepare one. The question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is considered to not only be one of the most hated and laziest questions asked during an interview, but also the most common. Because [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Hiring Managers Want In A Good Job Candidate</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/11/what-hiring-managers-want-in-a-good-job-candidate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems hiring managers are having a difficult time finding the right candidates for job opportunities.  Learn more, and find out what skills they are looking for in the following post. Even in a tight job market, hiring managers are having a tough time finding the right candidates. According to the Career Advisory Board’s 2012 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Did You Add Value to Your Career Today?</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/07/did-you-add-value-to-your-career-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a job seeker or an employee, it can benefit you to enhance and/or add to your skill set.  The following post has tips to advance your career by adding value. In order to advance in your career or show improvements on your resume, you need to make sure that you are constantly trying to better yourself and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>“Why Did You Leave Your Last Position?”</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/07/why-did-you-leave-your-last-position/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/12/07/why-did-you-leave-your-last-position/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you practice questions for your next interview, consider that an employer may ask you why you want to leave your last or current position.  The following post has advice on how to answer this question. A common question asked during an interview is “Why Did You Leave Your Last Position?” A friend of mine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Characteristics to Look for when Hiring Professional Resume Writing Services</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/30/characteristics-to-look-for-when-hiring-professional-resume-writing-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/30/characteristics-to-look-for-when-hiring-professional-resume-writing-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are going to hire a professional resume writing service to help you create a quality resume, there are certain factors you should consider.  Find out more in the following post. Marketing your skills on paper is a tough job as there are hundreds of resumes out there competing for a single job. You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Never Let Them See You Sweat</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/30/never-let-them-see-you-sweat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You never want to appear desperate in your job search before a recruiter or an employer.  The following post explains why this tactic could hurt your chances of getting a job. The popular phrase of never letting anyone see you sweat came from a 1980s Gillette commercial for its popular deodorant. So what does that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping Your “Skills” Section Professional</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/21/keeping-your-skills-section-professional/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=100222</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Does your resume include the skills that a prospective employer would be interested in?  If not, the following post gives advice on which skills to emphasize on your resume that are important in the real world. While you may have a “Skills” section in your resume, you may not have a “Professional Skills” section. What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do you know who your audience is?</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/11/21/do-you-know-who-your-audience-is/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 02:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before writing your resume, you should know who it is being addressed to.  This will help you determine what information to include.  The following post offers examples on how to approach certain resumes. Specifically, do you know who you want to impress with your resume? If you don’t, you’re in big trouble. No longer do [...]]]></description>
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