Shannon Templin

As a talent acquisition specialist — a position he's held since 2016 — Shannon works, alongside colleagues, to connect job candidates with their best-fit position within ATS. In his role, Shannon enjoys assisting each new candidate toward their career goals and does everything in his power to set each candidate up for long-term professional success.
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10 Job Fair Do’s and Don’ts

Posted by Shannon Templin on Feb 7, 2025 10:00:00 AM

A career fair — also known as a job fair or recruitment fair — is a prime opportunity for job seekers to connect with potential employers. These events, typically hosted by universities, professional..

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Top 10 Companies to Work for in the St. Cloud, Minnesota Area in 2025

Posted by Shannon Templin on Jan 16, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Located in Stearns County, Minnesota, St. Cloud and its surrounding areas are home to nearly 200,000 people. A short drive from the Twin Cities, St. Cloud has job opportunities for job seekers pursuing a..

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How to Decline a Job Offer (with Examples)

Posted by Shannon Templin on Jul 1, 2024 10:00:00 AM

The job hunt is never easy. Actually, it’s usually stressful, tedious and overwhelming. 

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How to Present Yourself as a Candidate with High Growth Potential (6 Tips)

Posted by Shannon Templin on Mar 12, 2024 3:50:07 PM

Tell me you want to be a leader without telling me you want to be a leader.

If you were given this prompt before an interview, what would you do? How would you act? What behaviors would you avoid or embrace?..

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Can AI Write My Resume? [The Pros and Cons of Using AI]

Posted by Shannon Templin on Dec 18, 2023 10:00:00 AM

How do you write the perfect resume? 

Tailor the content to match the specific job description and emphasize achievements and experiences that align with the role you're applying for. Remember to keep it..

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Is My Corporate Recruiter Lying? 7 Signs of Transparency

Posted by Shannon Templin on Dec 5, 2023 1:36:05 PM

Are you interviewing for a new position? Congratulations to you!

Aside from the website, the corporate recruiter is your first touchpoint with the company. They represent the company and can set the tone for..

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How to Write a Letter of Resignation [Plus Examples]

Posted by Shannon Templin on Aug 2, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Is it time to resign from your corporate job? 

It’s certainly not a fun process. You might be excited to leave your current company and overjoyed to start a new job. Or, you might be sad to be leaving your..

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Should I Put My GPA on My Resume? [Examples of When You Should/Shouldn’t]

Posted by Shannon Templin on Jul 12, 2023 12:20:36 PM

What’s the rule for putting your GPA on your resume? Should you? Shouldn’t you? 

If a hiring manager is scanning through resumes and sees a 2.0 GPA versus a 4.0 GPA, will they choose to interview the candidate..

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Pros and Cons of Working in an Open-Office Environment

Posted by Shannon Templin on Feb 24, 2023 10:22:12 AM

There’s so much more to picking a place to work beyond the job at hand. The job, obviously, plays the biggest part, but you also need to consider what the company’s values are, the culture at the location..

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College Internships: 5 Reasons Why They’re Important

Posted by Shannon Templin on Feb 6, 2023 10:00:00 AM

College isn’t easy. It takes dedication to earn any degree. Whether it’s four years at a business school or two years in a technical program, higher education is earned through hard work and late nights.

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