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Mary Despe
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What can job seekers do when hiring slows down?

There has been a lot of workplace chatter lately — Possible recession? Hiring pauses? Quiet Quitting? Layoffs? While working professionals everywhere have a lot on their minds these days, I’ve heard from a number of job seekers expressing worry about the sudden drop in communication with companies with whom they…

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What can job seekers do when hiring slows down?
What can job seekers do when hiring slows down?
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Securing The Bag: Salary Negotiation Success Tips

In August, I hosted a LinkedIn Live event all about salary tips from the recruiter perspective, with two friends of mine also in the industry — Seattle-based tech recruiter Kim Konrad and Los Angeles-based sales recruiter 🌟 Joi “The Joiful Recruiter”🌟 White. (Click here to view the replay). We had…

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Securing The Bag: Salary Negotiation Success Tips
Securing The Bag: Salary Negotiation Success Tips
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What’s the best approach to research the company or job you want?

Someone recently reached out to me on LinkedIn about a job. They wanted more details about a role that was posted. Though I hadn’t shared it online nor was it something that I typically recruit for, the inquiry wasn’t out of the ordinary. After all, I am a Recruiter. While…

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What’s the best approach to research the company or job you want?
What’s the best approach to research the company or job you want?
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What does it really take to change careers?

Recently, someone asked me for advice on changing careers. They wanted to know what steps worked for me when I pivoted from an analyst focused position over to a recruiting role many moons ago. While I consider myself fortunate to be doing something I love now, I’ll admit that my…

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What does it really take to change careers?
What does it really take to change careers?
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Salesmanship: The secret to moving your career ahead

Salesmanship: The secret to moving your career ahead Being a recruiter, I am often asked for advice on how a person can get ahead in their professional career. The questions vary. Many people ask which job boards are the best to post their resumes or question if people really do…

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Salesmanship: The secret to moving your career ahead
Salesmanship: The secret to moving your career ahead
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Jul 27

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received about salary negotiations?

While it’s not necessarily the most important part of the job search journey, the topic of money — namely, positioning yourself to optimize your potential in this area — usually sits top of mind with job seekers. In career coaching, people often ask me for advice on how to succeed…

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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received about salary negotiations?
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received about salary negotiations?
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May 26

5 Tips to Combat Ageism in the Interview and Hiring Process

We’ve all been in uncomfortable situations during a job interview, but senior professionals may find themselves in particularly awkward scenarios, such as interviewing with a younger panel, including their potential new boss. As we age, searching for a job becomes increasingly difficult. We have greater experience, more extensive education, and…

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5 Tips to Combat Ageism in the Interview and Hiring Process
5 Tips to Combat Ageism in the Interview and Hiring Process
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Jan 26

In A Slump?

Tips to Get Back On Your “A” Game I’m not going to lie. 2023 started off a bit rough for me. I was still on a bit of an emotional low with both of my parents’ deaths in December, having experienced the holidays without either of them for the first time. Though I’m still taking each day as…

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In A Slump?
In A Slump?
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Nov 9, 2022

It’s not you, it’s the economy

Unless you’ve been completely off the internet or unplugged from television, you realize there’s a lot of uncertainty out there as it relates to the job market. It seems like each day, there’s word of layoffs or hiring freezes at high-profile companies and it may have you worried. Even if…

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It’s not you, it’s the economy
It’s not you, it’s the economy
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Oct 14, 2022

Your Career Blueprint: Design Your Strategy to Get Ahead

When it comes to careers, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. What works for one person may not work for another. The most important thing is to identify what you need to do to get ahead. Do you need to update your skills? Create a new portfolio of work? Focus on your performance? Build…

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Your Career Blueprint: Design Your Strategy to Get Ahead
Your Career Blueprint: Design Your Strategy to Get Ahead
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Mary Despe

Mary Despe

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Mary Despe is a Hawaii-based recruiter & career coach. Golf, Dogs, Aloha… everyday. marydespe.com

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