9 Tips for Writing a Professional Bio That Gets You Noticed Landing a new job requires a well-crafted resume. We also advise candidates that writing a professional bio is just as important. Good resumes highlight skills and experience that align with a specific job description. By contrast, a bio uses a narrative style to portray…
Read MoreFinding a new career opportunity can take an emotional toll on even the most seasoned job seeker. It is a time when we feel vulnerable, and multiple rejections can occur before landing an offer. We often base our identity on our career, and an uncertain future raises anxiety; yet staying positive while searching for your…
Read MoreIs Your Resume Selling You? How to Use It as a Marketing Tool Have you ever stopped to think about your resume as a marketing tool? What is a resume? A resume is a factual document that outlines a candidate’s employment history, skills, and qualifications for a job. That definition is simple and accurate, but…
Read MoreDo Employers Check Social Media? What Job Seekers Need to Know Do employers check your social media? You better believe it. Doing so is now an accepted, and expected, function of recruiters. Your online presence is now a key reference available to everyone. It can help you get hired, or it can be the reason…
Read MoreWhy Does Hiring Take So Long? What Candidates Need to Know “Anticipation… is keeping me waiting…” Carly Simon was singing about heartache, not a job search. But when the hiring process drags out, job candidates can commiserate. So, why does the hiring process take so long? For all types of jobs, the hiring process now…
Read MoreInterview Thank You Email: How to Write One That Gets You the Job A thank you note is common courtesy when you have received a gift or been a guest. Or should be – unfortunately, it’s not so common any more. The person who sends a thank you email or note therefore stands out. Sending…
Read MoreThe Truth About Job Search Ghosting from Recruiters Who See Both Sides Have you ever been ghosted? No fun, is it? It leaves you hanging, not knowing how to proceed. Let’s turn the tables. Have you ever ghosted someone? It is decidedly not a smart move to ghost a recruiter or potential employer. What is…
Read MoreThis year’s new college graduates are facing a tough job market because of the hit the economy has taken from the coronavirus pandemic. The landscape has shifted, with unemployment at record highs. Opportunities are out there, but job seekers may need to reconsider which industries are most likely to be hiring right now. Which industries…
Read MoreJob loss hurts, especially when it happens through no fault of your own. If yours has disappeared in the COVID-19 pandemic, the one consolation might be that you are not alone. But that also means you have more competition in the job search, too. You will need a plan to move forward. 3 moves to…
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