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Political Discrimination in the Hiring Process: Getting Past Your Own Biases

In today’s politically-charged climate, how do you get past political affiliations on a resume to see candidates’ true talents?

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Posted in , Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Hiring Managers

Leaving Your D.C. Marketing and Communications Job? Resigning with Grace is Key

You are ecstatic about your new marketing job for one of Washington DC’s most exciting companies, but one giant task looms before you: You have to give notice at your current job. How do you gracefully resign from a job?

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Posted in , Job Search Tips

Looking for a New Marketing Job in DC? First, Master the Art of Networking

The importance of networking cannot be understated, especially when looking for marketing and communication opportunities in Washington, D.C. Here’s how to get started.

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Posted in , Job Search Tips

Hoping to Land a D.C. Marketing Communications Position? Prepare for Your Interview with These Important Tips

Did you know that most of the work of succeeding in an interview is done before you even step foot into the room? Here are some of our best tips to help you prepare to nail your interview.

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Posted in , Interview Tips, Job Search Tips

Struggling to find talent in the DC job market? Three interview questions to spot cultural fit and prevent turnover

From dress code to desk configuration, identifying—and hiring—top marketing professionals in DC means finding the right personalities for your office culture.

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Posted in , Hiring Managers, Recruitment

Horrific DC Traffic Hurting Your Hiring Efforts?

Here’s what DC area traffic means for your next hire, and what you can do about it.

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Posted in , Hiring Managers, Hiring Trends, Recruitment

DC Marketers, Are You Ready for a New Job?

TorchLight, one of the Washington region’s leading marketing and communications recruiters, shares our best tips for starting your job search.

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Posted in , Job Search Tips

How to Land a Great D.C. Marketing Communications Job

Are you in the market for a marketing or communications role? As the top marketing recruiting and staffing firm in the D.C. metro area, we can help. Consider taking these steps to land your next role.

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Posted in , Job Search Tips

Looking for a D.C. Marketing Job? First, You Need to Nail the Phone Interview

TorchLight’s experienced marketing and communications recruiters share their best tips for a successful first interview.

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Posted in , Interview Tips, Job Search Tips

Are You Ready to Recruit Gen Z?

As one of the D.C. area’s leading marketing and communications recruiting search and staffing firms, TorchLight can help prepare you for the changing employee landscape.

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Posted in , Hiring Managers, Hiring Trends