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How to Earn Money Through Job Referrals and Networking
Many new tech companies are unable to hire the right talent because there is a lack of reliable networking tools that point them in the direction of qualified candidates. Many qualified candidates miss out on amazing opportunities because their professional network does not extend far enough to connect them with the right companies.
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The Best Zoom Job Interview Tips
Hey you! Congrats on getting that interview call for your dream job!
What’s next? The Zoom interview with a panel that decides whether you are the best fit for the role? Worry not, because we’ve got you covered! Remote interviews can be daunting, but we at Refer HR have some amazing job interview tips which will give you that extra edge to ensure that you are one step closer to landing that amazing job. Read on for some tried and tested best-practices that you can use to ace your Zoom interview call.
Have a backup plan
Zoom isn’t the hardest tool to use. However, technology may not always be...
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Why you should ask questions at your next tech company interview
And what to ask to get the most out of those last 5 to 10 minutes
When I was a bright-eyed senior at MIT interviewing for my first full-time job, the part of the interview process I dreaded wasn’t the algorithm design or the complexity analysis. It was the moment at the end of each hour-long interview when my interviewer would ask me: “Are there any questions I can answer for you about "company"?”
This question scared me. I didn’t know whether asking a tough question would reflect poorly on me and reduce my chances of receiving an offer. I didn’t want to appear like someone who would be diffic...
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Tips for decluttering your mind & boosting your creative genius
Consumption is blocking your creativity — give your brain a break
“To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.”
That advice comes from Marie Kondo, the Japanese author and decluttering expert who has become perhaps the biggest contemporary challenge to mass consumption. A big part of her minimalist ethos — her book is titled The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up — is the idea that we’re buying way too much stuff, most of which does nothing to enhance...
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The Best Times of Year to Apply for Jobs (and When to Avoid)
Just as your qualifications and experience, the timing of your application too, is vital in determining the success of your job hunting endeavors. There are specific times of the year when you will have a way better chance of landing a full-time job or seasonal gig compared to others. On that note, let’s start our discussion by highlighting the best times of the year to apply for full-time positions. Then, we will explore what time is right to choose for a seasonal posting.
Let’s get on with it. Here are pieces of advice to consider when applying for regular jobs:
When Should I Start Applying ...
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