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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

Kellen Quigley

July 8, 2025

SALAMANCA — A section of Broad Street in the city of Salamanca is to close between Hancock and Swan streets for the state Department of Transportation...

The 2022 hiring trends you need to know

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The 2022 hiring trends you need to know

Kate Lopaze

Feb 09, 2022

The hiring landscape has been…rocky of late. In the two years since the pandemic started, uncertainty and shifting economics have made it a major chal...

Decoding the job description: what you need to know before you continue your job search

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Decoding the job description: what you need to know before you continue your job search

Kate Lopaze

Dec 27, 2021

When you’re job hunting, the job description may feel like a mere blip on your way to applying for the job: you read it, decide whether or not you wan...

Follow these rules to write a better cover letter

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Follow these rules to write a better cover letter

Kate Lopaze

Jul 16, 2021

If you ask several people about whether you need to write a cover letter these days, you’re likely to get a variety of responses, ranging from “don’t ...

How to implement inclusive language in your job descriptions

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How to implement inclusive language in your job descriptions

Kate Lopaze

Mar 17, 2021

There’s no time like the present to update your job descriptions. It’s usually something that should happen regularly anyway (shake off the status quo...

The best time to discuss salary

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The best time to discuss salary

Kate Lopaze

Mar 12, 2021

There’s a lot of conflicting advice out there about when you should talk about money during the interview and hiring process. Person A: Don’t bring it...

Writing more effective job descriptions

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Writing more effective job descriptions

Kate Lopaze

Oct 27, 2020

Job descriptions may seem like one of the most straightforward parts of recruiting and hiring: you list what’s expected and what skills and experience...

Getting your resume ready for your next career move

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Getting your resume ready for your next career move

Kate Lopaze

Oct 22, 2020

These days, it can feel like a lot is in the air—especially with your job and overall career. Many of you areconcerned about job stability or are work...

6 questions recruiters always ask—and how to answer them

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6 questions recruiters always ask—and how to answer them

Kate Lopaze

Mar 17, 2020

While you can’t anticipate which exact questions you’re going to be asked in a job interview situation, recruiters can actually be pretty predictable ...

6 common mistakes older job seekers make

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6 common mistakes older job seekers make

Kate Lopaze

Sep 09, 2019

Hitting the open job market as an older candidate can be rough. There’s all sorts of inherent bias, as well as the challenge of finding jobs that aren...

Why it’s okay to just be average

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Why it’s okay to just be average

Michael Hoon

Aug 20, 2019

There’s so much pressure in the business world to be at the top of your field, to be the best, to be number one. The reality is that only one person c...

Is your job paying you market wages?

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Is your job paying you market wages?

Kate Lopaze

Jul 30, 2019

In your career, you are always your own best advocate when it comes to promotions, professional development, and salary. It’s so important to be aware...

Use the STAR Method to answer any interview question

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Use the STAR Method to answer any interview question

Kate Lopaze

Jan 22, 2019

It’s interview day. You’ve worked on your handshake, your eye contact, your head-to-toe professional outfit. You know your resume backwards and forwar...

5 steps to make sure your company is diverse and inclusive

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5 steps to make sure your company is diverse and inclusive

Kate Lopaze

Sep 04, 2018

Diversity and inclusivity are major buzz words these days, but for good reason. Culturally, it means embracing differences and understanding that life...

Your checklist for establishing salary ranges

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Your checklist for establishing salary ranges

Kate Lopaze

Aug 07, 2018

Outwardly, your company probably has a standard line when it comes to describing employee salaries—something along the lines of “salary commensurate w...

Hire employees who will ensure long-term success

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Hire employees who will ensure long-term success

Kate Lopaze

May 25, 2018

When you’re filling a position, the focus is often very immediate. Gotta fill the vacancy, right? And while the short-term needs are important, it’s a...

Avoid bias when hiring new employees

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Avoid bias when hiring new employees

Kate Lopaze

Apr 17, 2018

At this point, you could probably recite employment discrimination law in your sleep. You know what you have to avoid, by law—religion, race, family s...

Solve the biggest challenges in talent acquisition

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Solve the biggest challenges in talent acquisition

Kate Lopaze

Apr 02, 2018

As an HR professional, you know that one of the most challenging parts of your job is making sure you have the right talent in the right roles. It’s a...

Write job descriptions to attract the best candidates

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Write job descriptions to attract the best candidates

Kate Lopaze

Mar 19, 2018

There’s a definite art to crafting application materials, like your resume or cover letter. But think about the flip side of that equation. What about...

How to find out if a company’s culture is right for you

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How to find out if a company’s culture is right for you

Kate Lopaze

Nov 01, 2017

Every company has its own culture—what it values, how it approaches its mission, and what it expects from employees. The tricky part is that this is n...