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Choosing Your Professional Home: How to Interview a Brokerage
Starting (or switching) your real estate career is about finding a partner. When you sit down with a Managing Broker, remember: you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Here is how to vet a brokerage to ensure they provide the fuel your business needs to blast off. 1. The Financials: Beyond the Split…
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🎥 Never Stumble Over "Tell Me about Yourself" Again - Build Your Clear Career Story
In a crowded job market, your career story is one of the most powerful tools you have. It’s the narrative that connects your experiences, skills, and goals into a clear, memorable picture of who you are professionally. When your story is scattered or vague, interviewers struggle to understand how you fit. When it’s clear…
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What is the one thing you wish someone had told you during your first week on the job?
What would have saved you stress to know your first week?
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Is Your Resume Optimized for Your Niche?
In the legal industry, we are taught that a JD or a certification is a license to solve any problem. But when it comes to your career materials, being a "jack of all trades" is a fast track to the bottom of the pile. In a competitive market, a recruiter isn’t looking for someone who could do the job; they are looking for…
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The Path to Portfolio Management
So, you want to be the one pulling the levers of a multi-million dollar fund? In the world of finance, the Portfolio Manager (PM) is often seen as the "final boss." It is a role that combines high-level strategy with the day to day pressure of market volatility. While it sounds glamorous to be the decision maker, the…
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How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview as a Senior Leader
For senior leaders, “Tell me about yourself” is not a casual opening question. It is one of the most important moments in the interview. Within the first 60 to 90 seconds, interviewers begin forming opinions about your strategic clarity, executive presence, and whether you understand the role they are hiring for right now.…
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How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview (Even If You’re Early in Your Career)
One of the most common interview questions, “Tell me about yourself,” is also one of the most misunderstood, especially for people early in their careers. Many candidates believe they need years of experience to answer it well. They worry they do not have enough to say, or that they will sound unqualified if they keep it…
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3 Strategies to Make 2026 Your Best Year in Real Estate
The calendar has turned, and January is here, and with it the opportunity to shift from reflection into action. While the past few years presented unique challenges, the consensus for 2026 points toward a market with increasing opportunity, fueled by anticipated lower mortgage rates, rising inventory, and renewed buyer…
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💼 Got Laid Off? Here’s How to Bounce Back and Get Hired in the New Year
If you’ve been laid off recently, you’re not alone and it doesn’t mean your career is off track. In fact, the months leading into a new year can be one of the best times to reset, rebrand, and relaunch your job search. Companies start posting new openings as budgets refresh in January, and the professionals who prepare now…
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Where do you find most of your job leads?
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Why Real Estate is the Ultimate Career Pivot for Today’s College Graduate
We all know the narrative: A recent college graduate, diploma in hand, ready to conquer the world... only to find the "entry-level" job market demanding three years of experience, three layers of technical certifications, and a salary that barely covers rent. For many talented, ambitious young people, the traditional…
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💬 What’s one skill that’s made the biggest difference in your career?
We’re all constantly learning and growing but some skills really move the needle. 💡 Share your experience: What’s a skill that’s helped you grow or get noticed? How did you build it? What advice would you give someone looking to strengthen that skill? Your insight could inspire someone else’s next step! 👏
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How to Refresh Your Finance Resume After Time Away
Career breaks occur for many reasons: family care, health concerns, relocation, or professional burnout. The financial industry evolves rapidly, but your time away doesn't need to hold you back. With strategic planning and the right approach, you can create a finance resume that showcases your value despite employment…
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What to Do If Your Healthcare License Lapsed (or You Never Finished It)
Your healthcare journey hit a roadblock. Maybe your license expired while life got in the way. Maybe you didn’t finish training. That doesn’t mean your career is over. Plenty of professionals have faced the same thing—and built something new. Here are three practical ways to restart your clinical path or pivot into roles…
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Yes, You Still Need a Cover Letter (Here's Why)
Some job seekers think cover letters are becoming obsolete. With more applications moving to digital profiles and some employers labeling them "optional," it’s easy to wonder if they still matter. In legal hiring, they do — especially for internships and early career roles. A strong cover letter helps you show attention to…
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🧭Curating Your Resume and Cover Letters: The Recruiter’s Compass Series
José Bidó, Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition, is back this week with how to utilize your resume and cover letters in this competitive market. 📢Let's hear it from José: Tailoring your resume and cover letter for each application is absolutely crucial... I can't stress this enough! Recruiters can spot a generic…
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🧭Standing Out In A Competitive Market: The Recruiter’s Compass Series
We are excited to kick off our “The Recruiter’s Compass” series where real life recruiters share tips and tricks to help guide you on your career path. First, we have Kaplan’s own José Bidó to share his insights and expertise. Who is @josebido? José Bidó is an award-winning Talent Acquisition Leader with 20+ years of…