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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

Pursue a minor in entrepreneurship or management, complete a certificate in sustainability, or take a physical education class. Maybe there is a club you wanted to join but never found the time. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. The Bottom Line.

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The 20 Most Common Things That Come Up During Reference Checks

Harvard Business

Along with job applications, resumes, and interviews, a reference check is one of the most common parts of the hiring process. That’s because there’s very little research that’s been conducted on the practice, in large part due to the fact that they typically take place via phone or letter.

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