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Kristen Fife

Kristen is a Senior Recruiter in the Seattle area, as well as a writer and guest speaker. She has been a regular contributor to the Seattle Times, The University of WA Continuing Education, and SourceCon, and has written over 80 articles on LinkedIn.

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How to Find and Land the Perfect Summer Internship or New Grad Opportunity

Published by: Kristen Fife
November 2, 2021

Are you searching for an internship or career opportunity as a new graduate? This article shares advice from a recruiter to help you navigate both these processes.

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Posted in Job Search, Universities
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Resume Tips for Avoiding Ageism: (Part II: For New Grads and Early Career Professionals)

Published by: Kristen Fife
December 3, 2020

One of the most interesting insights from Jobscan’s Hiring Professionals Survey on Ageism was how many recruiters commented on the…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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Resume Tips for Avoiding Ageism (Part I: For Job Seekers Over 40)

Published by: Kristen Fife
November 29, 2020

Ageism is alive and well in the time of COVID-19. Many employers have had to make the difficult decision to…

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Posted in Optimize Your Resume
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