I had been a veteran of pretty challenging job searches, so I knew firsthand how frustrating, confusing, and … - Kathryn Minshew

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If someone can't give me a good reason why you can't do something, I find a way to do it.

Kathryn Minshew

I had been a veteran of pretty challenging job searches, so I knew firsthand how frustrating, confusing, and demoralizing the job search process can be. Even after you get a job, many people join companies and discover in the first couple weeks that they aren't a good match with the personality and values of the company.

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