One thing I know for a fact after all these years as a resume writer and career coach: Job seekers focus too much on where they’re lacking, and not enough on the unique value they…
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How to Prep for an Interview (Better Than Your Competition)
The importance of interview prep has been written on a lot. But what steps can you take to ensure you’re prepping the right information the right way so you can out-perform your competition? That’s exactly…
[LIVE Interview] Experts Reveal What it Takes to Land Your Next Job
On Wednesday, October 21st, I served as moderator for an in-depth discussion between long-time hiring manager Greg Leos and long-time recruiter Liz Pike as they discussed the do’s and dont’s of job searching, how job…
Anatomy of a Successful Career Change
88% Out of 662 full-time working Americans from a variety of industries and educational levels who recently went through a career transition, Indeed.com found in a 2019 survey that 88% reported being “happier since making…
How To Overcome Job-Hopping On Your Resume (Promote Your Soft Skills)
Used to be you’d get a funny look if you had frequent job changes on your resume. Now, job-hopping, or having one or more career pivot or career change, is becoming desirable and even necessary….
Writing a Thank You Letter: It Really Does Make a Difference
The #1 most over-looked etiquette tip for interviews is writing a thank-you letter. Many modern job seekers are neglecting this tool in their job search, to their detriment. Most HR professionals will tell you that…
4 Confidence-Boosting Job Interview Tips
I was recently asked by Indeed.com to share my best tactics for calming interview nerves and, bar none, everything I came up with had to do with preparation. It’s true what they say, ‘Preparation breeds…
Increase Your Job Search ROI
Want to get more out of your job search? Here are 4 top strategies to make sure you’re getting the most out of your time! Develop a List of Target Jobs, Job Types, and/or Companies…
10 Interview Don’ts (Infographic)
Wanna make sure your resume is on point? Download my 5-Step Action Plan to Write an Interview-Getting Resume. Yes Please! Want more career-related goodness? Get a powerful 5-Step Resume Action Plan that will help you…