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Sahara Bryant

Freshen Up Your Resume

If you haven't had to update your resume in a while, that's a good thing. But it is important to keep it fresh and relevant so you are...

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Five Things Your Cover Letter Needs

I'm on a job board scrolling through openings. I look at job titles and stop when I notice one that looks interesting. I click on it and...

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Reaching Out To Recruiters On LinkedIn

As a jobseeker in today's market you must be proactive in your job search. This means you can't wait for opportunities to come to you,...

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Shoot Your Shot!

Did you know: Men statistically apply to jobs if they meet at least 60% of the job criteria. Whereas, women apply if they meet 100% of...

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Upskill

Here's the thing about the World Wide Web.........with the right navigation, you can learn just about anything. Now, I'm not saying that...

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Best Time To Apply

When is the best time to look for a job? Well, it actually depends on your industry. Before last week, I didn't know the answer to this...

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Perseverance.

What keeps you motivated? As a teacher, I was fueled by: - Creating stability for my family. - Being a positive figure in a child's life....

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Time to Share and Get Connected

Spending time on LinkedIn has shown me that there is power in connecting with professionals. I am an extroverted introvert. I don't...