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5 Tips to Stay Efficient at Work (Efficiency is key)

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Does it sometimes feel like even though you are at work all day, you get almost nothing done? Do you want a more efficient employee and culture? Stratice can help you with that! That way you can work every day knowing that you are giving it your best and using your time as wisely and efficiently as possible with these next five tips.

5 Reasons to Use Stratice (Your Concierge Staffing Firm)

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When looking to fill an open role, there can be so many questions and worries. Trying to hire without an expert can be a frustrating, long, and tumultuous journey. That’s where Stratice comes in. Stratice’s job is to make the hiring process as easy as possible for the employer. 

4 Ways to Explain Gaps in Your Resume

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When applying for jobs, your resume is your top tool to grab the attention of recruiters and hiring managers and show them why you’re the best candidate. In many cases, your resume might reflect a stretch of time between roles. This is perfectly normal– life happens and gaps in employment are nothing to be ashamed of. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to successfully explaining gaps in your resume.

7 Professional Soft Skills You Need in 2022

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According to the Society of Human Resource Management, 97% of surveyed employers believe soft skills are equally as important as or more important than technical hard skills. Whether you’re prepping for a job search or just trying to improve your performance in your current role, it’s essential to develop and strengthen your professional soft skills. 

How To Identify Your Ideal Company Culture

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Whether you’re applying for new roles within your current field or considering making a complete career change, one of the first things you should do when hunting for a job is sit down and imagine your ideal work environment. A major component of that ideal work environment includes company culture.

7 Tips for Expanding Your Professional Network

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Expanding your professional network is a great way to identify new career opportunities, learn more about your industry, and expose yourself to new ideas and points of view. The idea of meeting new colleagues and working to build up your network can seem daunting at first, but it’s actually far less intimidating than you might think. Here are a few tips for establishing and expanding your professional network. 

9 Common Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

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Interviewing for jobs can feel overwhelming at times, and it can be hard to determine the “right” way to answer questions during interviews. We get it, and we’re here to help you prepare so your interviews will go as smoothly as possible. Here are some of the most common interview questions you should be ready to answer at your next job interview, along with our best tips for answering them.

10 Pieces of Career Advice from How to Win Friends and Influence People

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Even though it was published way back in 1936, Dale Carnegie’s best-selling How to Win Friends and Influence People is filled with valuable advice that many still look to today when it comes to advancing their careers and expanding their personal networks. Here are a few lessons from Carnegie’s book that you can start using now to help you grow in your career and in your personal life. 

12 TED Talks to Inspire You In Your Career

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Feeling stuck in your job? Looking for the motivation to level up in your field? Just need a little career pep talk? We get it, and we’re here to help! Here are a few TED Talks you should listen to for career inspiration. 

What to Do After a Job Interview

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If you typically walk away from a job interview unsure of what to do or where to go next, you’re not alone. It can be hard to know exactly what to do after a job interview to show your interviewer that you’re interested and ready to take the next steps toward landing the job. Here are a few things you should try to do after every job interview.