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One of my clients' most common concerns -- and I hear it from candidates across the spectrum, entry-level to seasoned executives -- is how to best follow up with an employer after an interview.Following up in a memorable way that leaves a good impression requires the mastery of a few elements -- and it all starts while you're still in the interview.During the Interview ...Before the interview ends, ask your interviewer about the timeline for making a decision, and then request permission to follow up.For example, if the interviewer tells you they'll have a decision regarding the next step in the process within a week, you should ask them if it's okay for you to reach back out to them in a week.

It's that time of year again, when so many recent graduates and soon-to-be-graduates are preparing to start their careers.

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Statistically, women do earn less money than men do, but when you compare women and men in the same jobs with the same skill sets, the wage disparity is lower than you'd think, according to PayScale.Often, the gap between men's and women's salaries has little to do with skill set.

You should always hire the best possible candidate for your role.

While this article explores employer branding for Generation Z in a "Scandinavian context," we think it raises some interesting points that should be of value to HR and recruiting professionals around the world.

Today, new executives have precious little transition time as they embark on their new leadership journeys and step up to the challenges of the jobs they've been hired to do.

Salary negotiation early on in one's career has the potential to gain them anywhere between $500,000 and $1,000,000 throughout their working life, and yet only 37 percent of millennials report ever asking for a raise.

I'm a product of my generation.

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There is absolutely no doubt that networking is an effective route to securing a job, which is why those who suddenly find themselves on the market are often inclined to jump straight to it. Sadly, they often end up disappointed when their efforts don't result in a new job right away.While networking when you need a job is certainly worthwhile, you really need to nurture your network even when you're not actively looking.

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According to Google's dictionary, a myth is a "widely held but false belief or idea." Myths by their very nature surround us like air and often go unnoticed and unchallenged.

A happy employee works harder.

What's there to know about checking references?

Thanks in part to a booming tech industry composed largely of scrappy young startups making big things happen, entrepreneurs hold a privileged place in U.S. society.

When you're on the job hunt, you have to juggle an almost unimaginable number of factors while trying to find your perfect fit: skills, experience, location, benefits, pay ... the list goes on and on.One factor in particular that you should never overlook is cultural fit.Many job seekers look first at essentials like pay and benefits, but once you've found companies that meet your needs in those areas, you should next narrow down your list according to company culture.

Getting a job has never been easier than it is today.

 On a daily basis, recruiters hear stories about challenging interviews and horrible bosses.