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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...

10+ Words to Describe Yourself (Interviews Tips)

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10+ Words to Describe Yourself (Interviews Tips)

Peter Jones

Jul 22, 2022

Most job seekers find interviews to be a difficult and nerve-wracking experience. After all, you are under pressure to make a good impression and sell...

“How Do You Build Relationships At Work?” Interview Answers

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“How Do You Build Relationships At Work?” Interview Answers

Amanda Nunez

Jun 28, 2022

When you’re interviewing for a job, one of the questions they might ask is how you go about building relationships with your co-workers. It’s an essen...

Ghostbuster: How to follow up with an unresponsive interviewer

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Ghostbuster: How to follow up with an unresponsive interviewer

Eric Titner

Jun 14, 2021

You’re likely aware that today’s job market is more volatile—and competitive—than ever before. Across all industries, the number of people vying for a...

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...

Foolproof ways to answer the toughest competency-based interview questions

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Foolproof ways to answer the toughest competency-based interview questions

Eric Titner

Feb 10, 2021

It’s no stretch to declare that today’s job market is more volatile—and competitive—than ever before. Across all industries, the number of people vyin...

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 ...

The dos and don’ts of an exit interview

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The dos and don’ts of an exit interview

Eric Titner

Mar 12, 2020

It’s been said that every journey has a beginning and an end, and our career journeys are no different. Most of us start our trek through the work wor...

How to stand out in a group interview

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How to stand out in a group interview

Eric Titner

Mar 10, 2020

If you’ve been in the work world for a while or are searching for your first big break, you’re undoubtedly aware that there are few things as stressfu...

Confidently answer the dreaded question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?”

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Confidently answer the dreaded question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?”

Kate Lopaze

Jan 29, 2020

You’re in the interview. You have your talking points down cold, and you’ve rocked the small talk portion of the interview. You’re ready to talk about...

How to respectfully disagree in an interview

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How to respectfully disagree in an interview

Eric Titner

Jan 09, 2020

We all know how challenging it can be when you’re on the hunt for a new job. On top of applicants needing to stand out from the crowd in a super-compe...

How to actually talk about strengths and weaknesses in an interview

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How to actually talk about strengths and weaknesses in an interview

Kate Lopaze

Nov 20, 2019

You’re in an interview. It’s going well—you aced the small talk, and you have solid, thoughtful answers to all of their questions about your resume. N...

How to spot a bad boss during an interview

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How to spot a bad boss during an interview

Eric Titner

Oct 15, 2019

When it comes to job satisfaction, almost nothing derails your ability to be happy at work each day than a bad boss. Sure, bad bosses come in many typ...

3 old-school interview rules that are still relevant

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3 old-school interview rules that are still relevant

Kate Lopaze

Oct 11, 2019

It’s easy to see how job interviews have changed over time: more email, less formality, pre-interviews with chatbots, Skype interviews, etc. What’s no...

4 questions hiring managers want you to answer

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4 questions hiring managers want you to answer

Eric Titner

Sep 10, 2019

Are you in the middle of a job hunt or gearing up for one? If so, then you’re likely aware that today’s job market has changed considerably in recent ...

3 ways to handle age discrimination during the interview process

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3 ways to handle age discrimination during the interview process

Eric Titner

Sep 04, 2019

When it comes to interviewing, the unfortunate truth is that the rules of fairness and objectivity don’t always evenly apply to all people in all situ...

How to answer the interview question “What are you passionate about?”

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How to answer the interview question “What are you passionate about?”

Eric Titner

Jul 10, 2019

When we’re on the job hunt in search of our next great career opportunity, many of us spend the bulk of our time in prep mode , where we do everything...

4 important tips for rescheduling an interview

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4 important tips for rescheduling an interview

Eric Titner

Jun 20, 2019

When we’re on the job hunt, most of us focus the majority of our time and energy on getting our foot in the door for interviews and making sure that w...

How to answer the toughest behavioral interview questions

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How to answer the toughest behavioral interview questions

Kate Lopaze

Jun 06, 2019

When you’re preparing for an interview, chances are you’ve got the usual stuff down: your resume, talking points, stellar eye contact, and small talk....

Getting through the most awkward interview moments

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Getting through the most awkward interview moments

Kate Lopaze

Apr 09, 2019

At some point in your career, you’re going to have an awkward interview moment. It may be something you say; it may be coming from the interviewer; it...

7 signs that you aced the interview

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7 signs that you aced the interview

Kate Lopaze

Mar 21, 2019

Sometimes it’s all too apparent when a job interview hasn’t gone well—maybe there’s a cringeworthy statement you wish you could take back, or an icy g...