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About Mary Kruger

Mary works with overwhelmed professional women who are stuck in their career, by helping them rise above the competition, get the job they truly want and the money they deserve - faster and with less hassle. She specializes in working with mom’s, (she’s a mom too!) - helping them gain balance, clarity and success, taking back their lives as she did with hers. With over 10 years of coaching, Mary has helped more than 1,200 people overcome the isolation, frustration and discouragement job search can bring. Contact Mary on Noomii or her website to find out how she can help you find the job of your dreams.

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Common Interview Questions And How to Answer Them

Common Interview Questions And How to Answer Them

Interviews can send shivers of terror down your back – but they don’t have to. With some preparation and practice ahead of time you can reduce the anxiety and even enjoy (maybe?) the interview process. Employers really are looking at three categories when they interview you: Can you do the job? Do you want the job? Are […]

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6 Common Myths About Job Interviews

6 Common Myths About Job Interviews

Interviewing can be uncomfortable and, for some, terrifying. The idea of sitting face-to-face with your potential employer and being grilled by questions is enough to make anyone a little nervous. However, there are a lot of misconceptions out there that can make it even harder on individuals who are already feeling scared or uncertain. Let’s look […]

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Holiday Party Etiquette 101

Holiday Party Etiquette 101

At this time of year holiday parties and events are all around us. Whether you are a job seeker or already working at a company, navigating holiday parties can be tricky at times. After all, you don’t want to make a fool of yourself after one two many cups on punch or stand out like […]

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3 Reasons Why the Holidays are a Good Time to Job Search

3 Reasons Why the Holidays are a Good Time to Job Search

We are just around the corner from the holidays…. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, New Years – they are coming. Many job seekers believe that the holidays are a terrible time to job search. Why? They feel that people are too busy with the festivities or are away on vacation or maybe just checked out with the […]

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Why Informational Interviews Are Essential to Your Career Change

Why Informational Interviews are Essential to your Career Change

Have you ever thought about changing your career, but wondered how to even begin? Informational interviews are one of the best ways to discover what careers are available in your communities and how they may (or may not!) work for you. The information you can gain from informational interviews can provide you with so much […]

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The Significant Benefits of Journaling in your Life and Career

The Significant Benefits of Journaling in your Life and Career

Keeping a journal on a regular basis can change your life and work in a very positive way. There are different types of journals and different ways to journal. Let’s examine them. Journal types Journaling is often done with paper and pen. Some people prefer this, as they find they are freer and more creative […]

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5 Essential Steps for Successful Salary Negotiation

5 Essential Steps for Successful Salary Negotiation

Congratulations, you got the job! Now that you’ve secured the position, it’s time to have the salary talk with your new boss. Not sure how to go about negotiating a fair salary? You’re not alone. Salary negotiation requires planning your approach, researching the compensation and communicating it clearly. When it comes to salary negotiation, it […]

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Feeling Frazzled by Your Job Search? Here’s Why You Need to Get Organized

Feeling Frazzled by Your Job Search? Here's Why You Need to Get Organized

The snow is finally gone, the flowers are poking out and aside from cleaning out your closet, it may be time to do some spring cleaning in our day-to-day work as well. In honor of the new spring season, we decided to look at how to maximize your job search success by using simple organization […]

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When is it Okay to Talk Money?

When is it Okay to Talk Money?

Taylor Byrnes’ social media post went viral when her second interview with a Canadian food delivery company was cancelled after she inquired about compensation and benefits. (The company has since rescinded their interview cancellation). SkipTheDishes said that the questions weren’t in line with their company culture. This incident brings forth the question, When should you […]

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The Secret Sauce in Job Search Success

The Secret Sauce in Job Search Success

Every day people looking for work send out resumes and every day many of these people wait and wait and don’t hear back from employers. Then there are others who are job searching that are getting interviews, but don’t get the job. And finally, there are those that get their dream jobs! So what’s the […]

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