Earlier this month, you may have read and watched the Advice from a Recruiter post. This was the first installment of a series of short videos we're producing to help you get your foot in the door and land your next gig.

Technology and the economy have drastically impacted finding a job. We've put together a few ideas to help maximize your time and search:

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