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What if you could read your potential boss’ mind?
May 16, 2016
Interviewing for Your Next Job: “Tell Me About Yourself.” How to ace this dreaded question Interviewing is hard enough, but when you are asked an open-ended question like, “Tell me about yourself,” it’s easy to freeze up. What should you say? Don’t panic. Take a deep breath. And be glad you prepared. You did prepare, […]
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Career Moves Gives Back
December 21, 2015
For 15 years, Career Moves has believed in supporting as many charitable organizations as possible. Below are some of the charities that we financially supported in 2015: Connecticut Chapter – Multiple Sclerosis Society Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Knights of Columbus Petit Family Foundation Kenneth Joyce Foundation Allies in Hope – St. Jude Hospital The USO […]
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In-Depth Interviewing Skills, Part 2
November 30, 2015
What if you could read your potential boss’ mind? Interviewing for Your Next Job: What do they want to hear? How to interview as if you already knew “What’s your biggest weakness?” Aha, another most-dreaded “trick” question. What is your potential boss looking for here? Like “Tell me about yourself,” this is another “grace-under-pressure” question. […]
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In-Depth Interviewing Skills, Part 1
November 23, 2015
What if you could read your potential boss’ mind? Interviewing for your next job: What do they want to hear? How to interview as if you already knew Landing a good job is tougher than ever today. Competition is fierce. For every job posted, it seems there is an unending stream of applicants. How can […]
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Don’t Accept that Counter-Offer!
July 25, 2015
After putting up with all the frustrations at work, you decided to look elsewhere. You found what looks like a great job with another firm. You interviewed, they offered you the position, and you accepted. Congratulations! Now comes the hard part – quitting your current job. But then, something happens that you didn’t expect. Your […]
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How to Answer the Most Dreaded Question in a Job Interview
June 4, 2015
All your hustle has paid off, and you’ve gotten an interview for that dream job. You’ve done all your homework. You read up about the company ahead of time. You walked in confidently, gave the interviewer a good handshake and greeting, and breezed through the first set of questions. You’ve answered questions about your background, […]
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Looking for work in the age of social media: How to reap the benefits and avoid the pitfalls
April 29, 2015
You’re ready to begin your job search. But before you do, it’s time to take a hard look at your digital life and what it says about you. Potential bosses can now see a picture of you far beyond what you show them in a resume, cover letter and interview. That silly post from a […]
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5 Reasons Why Accounting/Finance Job Seekers Choose Hartford, CT
April 5, 2015
1. Quality of Life Hartford, CT is a great place to live! Why? Hate sitting in traffic, facing a long and frustrating commute every day? Say goodbye to that headache! The traffic in Hartford is minimal compared to larger cities like Boston or New York. It has excellent schools! Plus, several top colleges and universities […]
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6 Ways to Ruin Your Resume
March 7, 2015
Here are some of the 6 Worst Resume-Writing Mistakes to save you and your next job. Time to brush up your resume and pursue some new opportunities! It’s harder than ever to find a good job, so you can’t afford to get in your own way. Your resume is your first chance to make a […]
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Career Moves Gives Back
February 4, 2015
Since our inception in 2000, we have had a strong commitment of giving back. In 2014, Career Moves, LLC made contributions to the following charitable organizations: 1) Allies in Hope, Inc. 2) Dana Farber Cancer Institute 3) Foodshare 4) Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 5) Leukemia Lymphoma Society 6) Petit Family Foundation 7) St. Jude Children’s […]