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Read reflections on the state of the job market and hear thoughtful commentary about what it takes to start, build, and grow a successful career—all from the experienced team of consultants at Post Up Careers.

how to get hired

How to Job Search at a Conference

Most job seekers attend conferences the wrong way. They show up, collect swag, sit through sessions, add a few people on LinkedIn afterward, and hope ...
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how to get hired

Problem Solutions and Problem Solving Aren’t The Same

Why the STAR Method Isn’t for Everybody (and What to Do Instead) The STAR methodology has become the gold standard for answering behavioral interview questions. ...
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how to get hired

Four Possible Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired (And What to Do About It)

We get it – the job search is tough. Sometimes it takes dozens of applications before something sticks, and even then, the initial interview might ...
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interview coaching

The Do’s and Don’ts of Phone Interviews to Help You Nail the Call

Few things are more exciting than getting the call (or email) from a recruiter that says, “Thank you for submitting your application to Company X. ...
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finding a new job

Understanding Outplacement

Downsizing. Rightsizing. Decruited. Redirected, reshuffled, selected out. “Outplacement” might sound like one more fancy way of saying “you’re fired” if you’re going through a job ...
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executive coaching

20 Pieces of Workplace Jargon Executives Should Not Use

Workplace jargon has become cliched and overused, particularly during layoffs.  Post Up CEO Founder Franklin Buchanan was featured in this Forbes Council Post with his ...
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