15 Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer in a Product Marketing Interview

So you’ve landed an interview for a product marketing role—congrats! Now, it’s time to prepare. But where do you start? And how can you ensure you’ll be successful in the interview and land that product marketing job?

If you’re wondering …

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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume? Ask the “Queer Career Coach”

While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …

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LinkedIn Mistakes to Avoid—Learn from Mine!

LinkedIn is a necessary evil. You need a profile, and it should be pristine. You probably already know this. I myself have often touted the importance of LinkedIn on this blog.

Which is why I'm ashamed to admit that my …

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Best Questions to Ask During a Job Interview

These questions will help ensure a job is a good match for your qualifications and interests.

by Evan Thompson

Published on April 20, 2022

 Edited by Jennifer Cuellar

Being ready with questions to ask in a job interview is key …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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10 Top Ways To Get More Connections On LinkedIn And Grow Your Network

Posted by Kelly Wilhelme on June 8, 2021

The expansion of remote working and the growing importance of social networking for social selling has many professionals exploring how to gain more connections on LinkedIn, and whether they’re doing everything they can to enhance their presence.

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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How to Use LinkedIn’s Alumni Tool for Networking

It's widely known that LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool that can help you broaden your contact list, set up informational interviews, search for job openings, and apply for new positions. But within LinkedIn, there's a specific tool that's not …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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The 3rd Annual No Limits Leadership Women in Tech Experience

The 3rd Annual No Limits Leadership Women in Tech Experience promises to be chock-full of learning, inspiration and connection for female students who aspire to a career in IT. Accepted attendees will hear from keynote speaker Jumoke K. Dada, Technologist …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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Veteran Careers: Positive Traits Veterans Should Stress in Interviews

This is the last of three posts on veteran careers, based on an interview I conducted with branding expert Lida Citroën that I conducted earlier this year. In the two previous posts, I focused on Citroën’s comments on some of …

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10 Things You Should Never Include In A Resume

Your resume is a marketing document that needs to help you land your next role.

A lot of my clients believe that their resume needs to show everything that they’ve done, while, in fact, your resume is a targeted document …

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Resources for Native American Employment

Browse these resources for the job search and employment of Native Americans.

NativeHire.org

“Nativehire was designed to streamline the job search process for its applicants by working with employers who are actively looking to hire Native Americans. This helps the …

By Kiersten Borkert
Kiersten Borkert Career Counselor
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