5 Ways to Wow a Recruiter (Infographic)

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​If you're a job seeker and are actively interviewing, it's very likely that you've met with a recruiter. While recruiters may not have the final say in the hiring decision, their job is to always present the best candidate to their clients. Recruiters will often speak with dozens of job seekers when trying to fill the same job vacancy. So how do you set yourself apart from the rest? Well, here's a few basic traits and qualities that recruiters look for in a candidate.

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