This is key because once you get the interview, you can get the job<\/strong><\/p>\n— I CAN SHOW YOU WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!! I can school you on behavioral interviewing. Also, I can provide a background check for you– so you know what your potential employer will see.<\/p>\n
I have had MANY interviews and job OFFERS (entry level and mid level) from some of the most hard to get into firms in the Twin Cities…<\/p>\n
I can also show you how to use, but not really “use” job placement firms.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Nice, isn’t it? These types of services are the reason why it is most important to run a hiring process that smokes out the pretenders. Do not rely upon the face-to-face interview and your gut to make a hiring decision or you may fall prey to a well-coached candidate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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