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The Perfect Business Handshake

By Ready. Aim. Hire. on March 1, 2017

You've made it to the end of the interview, now it's time to seal the deal with a handshake. Don't let a bad one (limp fish, fist bump, power grip) be the reason a job slips through your hands. Literally.

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Choosing Your Location

By Kat Merriman on February 9, 2017

You're certain that the outfit you picked for your professional photos won't land you on a "Worst Dressed" list. Now what? The next step to having the perfect head shot comes down to location, location, location.

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How to Make Your Resume Undeniable

By Maria Haynie on January 26, 2017

We asked several decision makers from around Columbia College what they wanted to see on a resume, and what they never wanted to lay eyes on again. Use their input to help you polish your own resume.

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Three Resume Must-Haves

By Maria Haynie on January 24, 2017

You know what red flags you need to avoid on your resume, so now let's get into the details. These three parts of your resume are essential, and it's important that you get them right.

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Resume Red Flags

By Amanda Iman on January 12, 2017

Resume red flags are like potholes in your career path preventing you from getting the job. Decision makers at Columbia College shared what they saw as red flags, and how you can remove them.

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