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How to Prepare for a Job Interview in Just 30 Minutes

July 6, 2017

To a recruiter or hiring manager, there is nothing worse than discovering that a job candidate has done little to no research on the company..

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The Objective Brag: Showing resume strength and confidence without sounding cocky

June 29, 2017

“I don’t know what I can put on my resume without sounding cocky.” The voice on the other end of the call belonged to a.

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LinkedIn is Not a Billboard

June 22, 2017

Are you at the point in your job search where you want to push past the basics and into the stuff that will take you.

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You Might Need a Professional Resume Writer If…

June 15, 2017

When you’re searching for a job, your resume is the most important marketing tool you will employ. In fact, most recruiters or hiring managers rely.

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Fatal Mistakes Job Interviewers Make Without Realizing It

June 8, 2017

You’ve found the perfect job opening. It’s one you’re really passionate about, and you want everything to go well in the interview. Still, you’re nervous.

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How to Keep Calm and Beat Job Interview Nerves

June 1, 2017

Fact: going to a job interview can be terrifying! After all, the recruiter sitting on the other side of the conference table will be deciding.

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How to Answer Strange Interview Questions and Land the Job

May 25, 2017

As if interview questions weren’t already stressful enough, it seems hiring managers have collectively decided to kick it up a notch. What are we talking.

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OK, What Exactly Are Soft Skills?

May 18, 2017

Soft skills are synonymous with “people skills.” The term describes those personal attributes that indicate a high level of emotional intelligence. Unlike hard skills, which.

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How to Create a “When Can You Start?” Resume

May 15, 2017

First impressions are still a big deal, so since your resume is your first introduction to a hiring manager, isn’t it imperative that it stands.

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How to Use Facebook to Find a Job

May 4, 2017

The way employers find qualified candidates has been drastically revolutionized by the internet and social media over the past 5-7 years. Ads placed in a.

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Top 5 Reasons Recruiters Don’t Click on Your LinkedIn Profile [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 20, 2017

LinkedIn has become the most important professional network on the internet, and the sad fact is that people are still missing out on the networking.

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Job Search Motivation Tips for the New Graduate

April 14, 2017

This is how it normally goes, you graduate from college hoping to land that dream job and then the constant application denials begin and the.

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A Resume Guide for Senior-Level Professionals

April 3, 2017

You’ve risen through the ranks. You started with internships and entry-level scutwork, made your mark as an individual contributor, and now you’re finding yourself in.

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The Best Last Question to Ask in a Job Interview

March 28, 2017

It’s been over an hour of you pouring out your work experience (and your heart) to a potential employer and then the hiring manager asks.

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How to Ask for a Job

March 22, 2017

The words “Know anyone hiring?” or “I’m here looking for job opportunities” can shut down a networking conversation faster than spinach in your teeth or.

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How to Combat Job Interview Ageism with 3 One-Liners

March 14, 2017

Nowhere is it more evident than in a job search that small changes can create big outcomes. These small changes especially apply to older job.

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5 Simple Changes to Update Your Resume

March 7, 2017

Spring is almost here and you still haven’t updated your resume! If you’re still contemplating what needs to be changed, here are five simple things.

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How to Find the Best Job for Your Personality Type

February 22, 2017

Did you know that your personality type can determine which career you’ll be happy with? We can’t deny who we are but there is a.

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We Didn’t Hire You Because We Just Don’t Like You

February 15, 2017

There is one powerful lesson all job hunters should learn:  manners, attitude and behavior are all important components of making a good first impression! It.

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How to Get Past the Resume Rejection Pile

February 9, 2017

This blog post is a continuance of “9 Reasons Your Resume Gets Rejected,” so check it out before you read further! For a recruiter, the.

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9 Reasons Your Resume Gets Rejected

February 7, 2017

Even though most job-seekers qualify to perform many different jobs, they still worry about their qualifications when it comes to job openings. Of course they.

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An Introvert’s Guide to Interviewing

February 2, 2017

Job interviews don’t come along very often, in fact, it often takes sending out dozens of resume submissions before you’re able to secure an interview..

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It’s All in the Bag!

January 31, 2017

It goes without saying that preparation is key when you’re interviewing for a job! You’ve done your research, you’ve laid out your “dress to impress”.

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Eight Things More Important for Success Than Intelligence

January 26, 2017

When it comes to academic achievement, intelligence is an important factor. In fact, we are often led to believe that the only way to succeed.

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How the New LinkedIn Changes Benefit Your Job Search

January 24, 2017

LinkedIn recently launched a new look and a complete overhaul of their homepage.  Have you noticed?  The purpose of the makeover is to provide a.

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