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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

Posted on November 2, 2021December 11, 2022 by Kristen Fife

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)

Posted on December 3, 2020January 8, 2023 by Kristen Fife

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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Resume Tips for Avoiding Ageism (Part I: For Job Seekers Over 40)

Posted on November 29, 2020August 29, 2024 by Kristen Fife

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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