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Job seekers are more active than ever, meaning it is critical to set yourself apart from other applicants. To do so successfully, you must put time and consideration into every application you submit.

There is no denying that LinkedIn is the leader in professional social networking and can be an incredible tool for job seekers. While many applicants focus on finely tuning their resume and cover letter, it is important not to disregard your LinkedIn profile.

If you will be returning to the office soon, it is important to think about how you will need to adjust your work routine to keep yourself and your co-workers healthy.

Networking is an important skill that most professionals know they should have, but are not well-versed in. Unless building connections is an important part of your business, it is likely that you do not have a lot of networking experience.

The first few days at a new job are normally filled with feelings of excitement and opportunity. But now that most companies are working virtually, it may feel more ambiguous and uncertain.

Samantha Garcia is an Executive Recruiter in our Office Support, Human Resources, and Marketing division.

As many professionals across the country start returning to the office, we all must prepare to transition out of our work from home habits and get back into our usual work routine.

We have all said, “I would love to do [blank] if only I had more time”. Now that we are all social distancing, there has never been a better time to start pursuing your goals, especially your career goals.

If you have never worked with a recruiter before, you probably have questions about what the relationship entails and how it could be more beneficial to you than searching on your own. Essentially, recruiters are professional matchmakers who find job seekers the right position for them.