By: Lisa Quast, Author of Secrets of a Hiring Manager Turned Career Coach When it comes to finding a job, do you feel like a cork bobbing in a stream, going wherever the current takes you? We’ve all been there at one time or another, but you probably won’t end up where you want if

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I recently graduated from college and, after I was handed my diploma, I spent four months applying and interviewing before finally hearing that job offer I wanted. I had always thought it would be easier than that. After all, I’m a college graduate, so that should make it simple, right? That may have been true

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