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Finding a Job
Practical advice on the best ways to send out résumés and cover letters, to interview and to follow up. Plus, checking out a company's diversity quotient to make sure it's where you want to work
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How to Make a GREAT First Impression
By Jennifer Millman
Every job candidate wants to know what to do to make a great first impression, but too often they end up doing things that turn interviewers off. And many may not even realize which off-handed remark or behavior cost them the job. In a Q&A with DiversityInc, a Comerica Bank executive tells you what she looks for in a job candidate, how to leverage your networks to find a job, and how she climbed the ladder. . . . ...more
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5 Ways to Get a Job From a Career Fair
By Daryl Hannah
Not getting any attention at career fairs? Maybe it's the clothes, maybe it's the attitude, maybe it's something else. Find out what is keeping young people back. . . . ...more
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How to Recruit Top Talent: 4 Tips From a Pro
By Eric L. Hinton
Get advice from the very best. Berlinda Fontenot-Jamerson, recently retired from ABC and former head of diversity at leading healthcare and energy companies, offers tips to recruiters on how to best locate, cultivate and retain diverse job candidates. . . . ...more
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5 Job Interview Do's and Don'ts
By Daryl Hannah
Job interviews are scary, especially if you aren't sure you'll fit in because you are from a traditionally underrepresented group. Here are five do's and don'ts from national experts that will make interviews easier--and more successful--for you. . . . ...more
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How to Land Your First Job
By Daryl Hannah
Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate, or the parent of one? If you need advice on landing that first job without sacrificing your cultural identity, read this.
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Why Did You Leave Your Last Job? The Right Answer for Interviews
By Aysha Hussain
Was the reason you left your last job because of discrimination or a lack of diversity? Are you uncomfortable discussing a disability that caused you to resign? Read how to answer why you left your last job in a way that doesn't scare off potential employers during an important job interview. . . . ...more
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Do Video Résumés Help or Lead to Discrimination?
By Aysha Hussain
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, applicants are looking for ways to set themselves apart. Instead of opting for the standard print résumé, some job seekers are taking a fresh approach with video. Can a video résumé help you land an interview, or does it give employers room to discriminate based on race, gender or disability? . . . ...more
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