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How to ask for and learn from a CV critique

There are many reasons why you may not land a job you’ve applied for — and it’s easy for job seekers to draw the wrong conclusions. The solution is simple, though, according to a senior HR business partner with RTI: Ask.

By Kelli Rogers // 15 April 2014

There are many reasons you may not land a job you’ve applied for — and it’s easy for job seekers to draw the wrong conclusions.

The solution is simple, though: Ask.

If possible, ask a recruiter why you didn’t get selected for an interview, recommended Bucky Fairfax, vice president and senior human resources business partner at RTI International at the 6th Annual Devex International Development Career Forum in Washington.

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