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Lydia D. Bowers
Lydia D. Bowers is on a quest to show the world how awesome HR can be. On her expedition she is armed with a Master's Degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, work experience ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies, and is joined by her dog Hugo the rescued mutt-i-gree. Learn more about her work, and her private career coaching, at lydiabowers.com.
ARTICLES BY Lydia D. Bowers
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Ask a Real Recruiter: How Do I Address Wanting to Work Remotely in My Job Search?
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Ask a Real Recruiter: Can I Ask for an Informational Interview After Being Rejected?
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Ask a Real Recruiter: How Do I Answer Interview Questions With the Right Amount of Detail?
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Ask a Real Recruiter: Should I Express My Interest Even When a Company Isn't Hiring?
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Ask a Real Recruiter: How Can I Ask for Help in My Job Search When Everyone Knows Everyone?
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Ask a Real Recruiter: Who Should I Talk to About Transferring Teams?
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Ask a Real Recruiter: How Can Older Job Searchers Realistically Change Careers?
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Ask a Recruiter: How Do I Make Sure I Get Noticed When I Find the “Perfect” Job?
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Ask a Recruiter: What Do I Do if My Job's Making Me Sick?
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Ask a Recruiter: How Can I Use My Bartending Experience to Land a Full-Time Job?
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Ask a Recruiter: How Do I Convince Future Employers to Pay Me More?
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Ask a Recruiter: Is it Too Late to Change Careers at 33?
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Ask a Recruiter: How Can I Figure Out a Career Path When I've Had So Many Jobs?
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