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How Are We Supposed to Get a Leg Up on the Job Hunt if All Job Interview #HotTips are for White People?

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Published on March 30, 2022

How Are We Supposed to Get a Leg Up on the Job Hunt if All Job Interview #HotTips are for White People?

By Dominique Calixte, Associate Director of Annual Giving and Special Events, YW Boston

“Whether you are an emerging professional or a seasoned one in the field, job interviews can take you through a series of emotions. A job interview can …

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Lobbyists are professional advocates who influence political decisions for organizations or individuals. Successful advocacy leads to new legislative proposals or amending existing regulations and laws. Although individual citizens can petition the government, companies often seek out lobbyists with a deep …

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