Asked to share a job-hunting secret that is not widely known, Maureen Crawford Hentz says: “Give your resume to people. Don’t ask THEM for positions, but instead ask them to pass on your resume to anyone they hear is looking for a great candidate.” Maureen is a regular contributor to Quintessential Careers.
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