The annual ‘September surge’ in hiring is here. How job seekers can take advantage.

• The Hill - Politics

  Shared political views are more likely to result in a job hire

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• The Wall Street Journal - Business

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• CBS News - Top stories

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• The Guardian - World

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• ESPN - Sports

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• The New York Times - Top stories

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• Financial Times - World

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• MarketWatch - Business

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• CBS News - Top stories

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• Financial Times - World

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