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Advice for recent grads: the “silver lining” of not having a job locked up
As June comes and goes, caps are thrown across the country as the class of 2012 graduates. As the summer, grad parties, and weekends away wind down, the dreaded job search continues to be a focus for many. Believe it or not, there are a few “silver linings” in not finding a job right away.
Common Interview Questions: What is your biggest weakness?
A really common interview question is about strengths and weaknesses. Answering the part about your biggest strength is easy (for most) but lots of people trip up on the other side of the question, “What is your biggest weakness”.
When applying to jobs, is it better to cast a wider net?
We may think that applying to a high number of jobs will increase our chances of getting one. But when it comes to applying for jobs, is casting a wider net the way to go?
The top 5 things to remember when building your resume
When putting together your resume (whether it is your first version or fifteenth), there are tons of things to consider. Hours and hours can be spent tailoring a resume to get it into “perfect” shape… but before you delve in, remember these 5 things.
Our mission… why we’re here
The goal of The Prepary is really simple – to help people get jobs – and also to provide advice that is accurate, informed, and current. You won’t see much information here on sending hard copies of your resume but you will find advice and information on the real questions you have in your job search today…