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When considering a high performer (Avery) versus a consistent performer (Jaime) I would chose a consistent performer. As a business owner in this scenario I would want someone that I can rely on to do their work. With Avery you wouldn’t be able to rely on them to complete all of their tasks and as…

When talking to prospective employers I like to brand myself as willing to try or learn anything. Like most college students who haven’t started a career in their chosen field yet, I am just trying to gain experience any way I can. So when I met with employers I list what I do have experience…

My last three jobs didn’t have clear job descriptions going into them. The jobs were connections from family friends and initially were left open to fill in and help out anywhere with anything. There was a vague understanding of the position being administrative assistant based. At the time the only thing influencing me for the…

If a company that I liked was involved in a public lawsuit involving discrimination it would definitely change the way I feel about the company. If the claims were truly egregious acts of discrimination I would stop using that company immediately. If the claims were more minor I would evaluate whether or not there was…

An employer may choose to focus their resources on marketing or product design because of the industry they are in and related costs that go with it. Specifically thinking of start ups that do not have a lot of resources to begin with hiring the right people may not matter if they can’t get a…

The last two jobs I have worked I have been lucky enough to have an inside connection to get me an interview immediately. That took some of the pressure off of me when it came to interviewing because I was able to speak confidently about what I did know and had experience in as well…

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