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Newly minted college graduates often utilize career placement services at their colleges and universities as they seek to land their first job in their chosen field. Such services typically are not utilized by mid-career professionals, who are generally those individuals with ample experience but who are still many years away from retirement.
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8/1/23
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Interviews are an integral component of the hiring process. According to Zippia, the average corporate job opening garners 250 résumés. Among those, only four to six people are likely to be interviewed. With such competition for jobs, landing an interview is an opportunity to be cherished.
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8/1/23
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Not so long ago, job interviews were conducted almost exclusively in person. Hiring managers were able to assess candidates during these interviews, getting an idea about everything from the applicant’s skill set to how he or she affected the energy in the room to body language and the confidence of a handshake.
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8/1/23
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A 2018 survey of more than 1,000 hiring managers and human resources professionals revealed some surprising things about modern hiring practices. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder®, provided a wealth of insight about the hiring process, including some of the unusual things people have done in interviews.
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8/1/23
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Greg Booras has joined Creative Circle Media Solutions as National Sales Director. He will focus on expanding sales of Creative Circle products in the magazine industry and helping accelerate the …
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7/28/23
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A Durant alumni and recent undergraduate of Central College has been awarded a scholarship from the Lighthouse Guild in New York City.
Elizabeth Rouse will be attending graduate school at the …
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By Garrett Ammesmaki
Editor, Advocate News
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7/17/23
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I am happy to report that the issues between the Wilton school district and the Tri County Community Band have been resolved so our last concert of the summer will be in Wilton after all. We thank …
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Deborah Hurd
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7/17/23
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Singer-songwriter and ventriloquist Brent Vernon will be performing on Saturday, July 15th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilton. Vernon and his pal Sam will take the stage at 7 pm.
With …
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7/7/23
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A non-profit thrift store called LifeHouse Second Chance Thrift Shop opened in Wilton on Saturday, June 24.
Second Chance is owned by Tami and Tim Leathers, who run the LifeHouse Ranch …
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By Garrett Ammesmaki
Editor, Advocate News
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7/7/23
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Richard “Dick” Lee Koberg, 82, son of Clarence and Luetta (Friederichs) Koberg, was born February 25, 1941, in Durant, Iowa. He passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Guthrie County Hospital, …
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7/7/23
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A quilt show returns to Cedar Rapids after having to take a hiatus during the pandemic next month.
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Xiomara Levsen, West Liberty Index
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6/28/23
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Count down to county fairs
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6/28/23
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Sunrise at Lost Grove Lake brings red winged blackbirds furious at the morning anglers.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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6/27/23
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The Three Rivers Chapter of Delta Waterfowl celebrated its first Youth Day in four years on Saturday, June 10 at the property of Andy Mueller off 102nd Street.
Around 30 to 35 area kids swung …
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Garrett Ammesmaki, Editor
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6/21/23
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A day of family fun will happen in Atalissa this weekend.
Atalissa Day will take place Saturday, June 24. Some of the activities being held this year include a steak dinner prepared by the …
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Garrett Ammesmaki, Editor
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6/21/23
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By Garrett Ammesmaki
Editor, Advocate News
The Three Rivers Chapter of Delta Waterfowl celebrated its first Youth Day in four years on Saturday, June 10 at the property of Andy Mueller off …
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Garrett Ammesmaki, Editor
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6/21/23
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Muscatine County may have a community mental center if approved by the State of Iowa.
County supervisors on June 19 approved the request from community services director Felicia Toppert for a …
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By Xiomara Levsen
West Liberty Index
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6/21/23
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While the initial plan was to patch and replace curbs as needed from Sixth to Seventh Avenues, Durant City Council approved a change order to the Fifth Avenue Sidewalk project after conversation with …
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By Garrett Ammesmaki
Editor, Advocate News
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6/21/23
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With 15-20 girls expected to participate in wrestling next year, the Wilton School District has been faced with making sure their student athletes have enough space to practice and train.
They …
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By Garrett Ammesmaki
Editor, Advocate News
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6/21/23
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They …
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6/21/23
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