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# Does Your Past Matter in an Interview?

Understanding the impact of your past on job interviews and how to present it positively.

- [Instructed By: Chaun Vaughn](https://workfaithnow.org/blog/author/chaun-vaughn)

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###### Chaun Vaughn

I have over 20 years of leadership development and training experience. I have published two books, one on Heart Forward Leadership and another on strategic goal setting. I have also had the pleasure to contract with companies such as Comcast, Google Inc., National Athletics Trainers Association, and more.

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