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02 Feb, 2023

Need Help with Job Interviewing Skills? | Coaching Session (VIDEO)

What do companies look for when interviewing potential employees? Hear what they prioritize first-hand in this on-demand panel discussion featuring: Senior Manager, Recruiting, Brightspot, Avery Davila Technical Sourcer, Hired, Gabe Morabe Candidate Experience Manager, Hired, Alice Tan*  Candidate Experience Manager, Hired, Maria Coffey* What are recruiters really listening for? Avery Davila I think it’s really […] The post Need Help with Job Interviewing Skills? | Coaching Session (VIDEO) appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.

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26 Jan, 2023

Tech Candidate Spotlight – Efrem T., Sr Software Engineer

Welcome, Efrem! Can you start us off by sharing a bit about your educational background?  I am an Electrical Engineer by training. I was excited on the impact of software and its scale. To develop my skills, I joined a Master’s program in Computer Science. This led me to roles in Software Engineering.  My Computer […] The post Tech Candidate Spotlight – Efrem T., Sr Software Engineer appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.

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24 Jan, 2023

Anxiety, Fear of Failure? You’re Not Alone: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like you’re in way over your head in your career? Or maybe read a job description and thought, ‘there’s no way I’m qualified for that’? If so, you may be experiencing imposter syndrome.  Imposter syndrome is the appearance of anxious thoughts and feelings leading you to believe you’re out of your […] The post Anxiety, Fear of Failure? You’re Not Alone: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.

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23 Jan, 2023

Day in the Life: Working at One of the Biggest Accounting Firms in the US

There is nothing that compares to an energetic, engaged, and sociable office environment. A place that feels like a second home, where you know everybody, where you can put your best foot forward, and where you can grow and thrive with a group of diverse minds who aren’t just your colleagues but your friends too. […] The post Day in the Life: Working at One of the Biggest Accounting Firms in the US appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.

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19 Jan, 2023

How to Get Approved on Hired

Hired is a closed, curated marketplace that strives to create the best experience possible for jobseekers and hiring managers alike. In order to achieve this, our machine learning algorithm vets candidates and companies before they receive an invite to go live on Hired.  Candidates must have an in-demand skill set (meaning active Hired employers have […] The post How to Get Approved on Hired appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.

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10 Jan, 2023

Tech Candidate Spotlight – Manuel Cheta, Senior Software Engineer in the UK

Can you start by sharing a bit bit about your educational background?  After finishing Aerospace Engineering university courses I decided to go into the web development world instead. I am a self-taught Front-End Developer. I learned about HTML, CSS, Javascript after opening my first WordPress blog and learning how to modify the website and manage […] The post Tech Candidate Spotlight – Manuel Cheta, Senior Software Engineer in the UK appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.

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05 Jan, 2023

Tech Candidate Spotlight – Robert Wells, Security Engineering Technical Leader in the UK

Please share a little bit about your educational background and which educational opportunities made the biggest impact on your tech career. I earned a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering with Computer Science from University of NSW in Sydney. This was one of the first universities to be on the internet, outside of the US! I also […] The post Tech Candidate Spotlight – Robert Wells, Security Engineering Technical Leader in the UK appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.

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05 Jan, 2023

Why Are Undergraduates So Excited About Oxford’s Summer Internship?

When you’re contemplating what kind of internship is best for you, there are a lot of questions you might ask yourself. Is this going to look good on my resume? Will I partake in meaningful work? Will it be enjoyable? Your time is precious. Especially those summers during college when you’re setting yourself up for […] The post Why Are Undergraduates So Excited About Oxford’s Summer Internship? appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.

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23 Dec, 2022

Tech Candidate Spotlight – Fred Campbell, Software Engineer in the UK

Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I earned a traditional degree in Experimental Psychology. I later trained in my late twenties as a Software Engineer through Makers Academy bootcamp. It was great and I learned a lot from this practical, hands-on experience. Joining a small startup after that provided a lot […] The post Tech Candidate Spotlight – Fred Campbell, Software Engineer in the UK appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.

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15 Dec, 2022

How Jobseekers Can Combat Pregnancy Discrimination in the Hiring Process

Moms are a major part of the workforce at about one-third of employed women. It’s reasonable to assume many women will go through the application and hiring process while pregnant. Although family planning can add some complexities, it should not dictate the job search.  One concern of expectant mothers is bias against that from hiring […] The post How Jobseekers Can Combat Pregnancy Discrimination in the Hiring Process appeared first on Career Cactus - Career and Job Trends.