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So true

Submitted by Jill Walser on August 26, 2007 - 09:38.

I've sat in on interviews and debriefs with hundreds of hiring managers and they are just as unique and quirky as the candidates. From the most balanced, let's consider everything approach to the most narrow, "Did you see her shoes!?" approach, I've seen it all.

Just be yourself. Hiring managers actually DO like to see evidence of your personality in your resume, and especially your cover letter, but it is impossible to predict whether they will hire you or convict you based on that evidence.

What to do? Network! Your people know people that like people like your people. :)

Jill

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