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Networking is a funny thing. People hate it, so they avoid it. But these are the same people that will spend a fortune on education and the same people that will work 60 hours a week to please their bosses and colleagues. Wouldn’t you think someone as motivated as that wouldn’t avoid setting up coffee meetings and informational interviews to further their careers? Sadly, they won’t take that extra step. And they are selling themselves short.

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As companies try to cut down on expenses related to bringing in candidates—and also want to streamline the interview process—phone interviews are becoming increasingly common.

For job seekers, phone interviews can have some pros and cons. On the plus side, you don’t need to travel. And there are no wardrobe decisions to make. You can also jot down notes in advance, so you remember your important points.

No matter how much you prepare or how well you know the rules of a job interview, sometimes things just don’t go well. We’ve all had at least one or two nightmare interview experiences, where we later wish we could rewind and have a do-over. Worse yet, we often get the most nervous at interviews for jobs we really want, which in turn can cause us to sabotage ourselves.

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We know many of you are seeking a new (or better) job, so to help you uncover valuable opportunities, we'll be spotlighting a job of the week. This week, we're featuring an opening for an executive assistant for marketing communications at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

Based in Los Angeles, this job involves providing high-level administrative support and project management assistance to the department’s vice president. Will also organize and coordinate meetings, serve as a liaison with internal and external staff and maintain the vice president’s calendar.

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