Most hiring managers receive the same boilerplate resume over and over again. As a result, it can be tough to compare candidates and find the best-qualified ones. For you, however, it provides a valuable opportunity to set yourself apart. But if you’re not a cover letter writing expert, where do you begin? Start by following…
As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” When a recruiter or hiring manager visits your profile page, the first thing they’ll see is your image. If yours isn’t professional or up to par, it’s going to impact the impression you’re making. For instance, if it’s too dark or low resolution, hiring…
Feeling stuck in your career? Don’t love your field like you used to? Ready to make a change in a completely different direction? It can be both scary and exciting. However, one thing that’s for sure, a career coach can help to facilitate the transition, so it’s less stressful and you’re more successful. When you…
For candidates at all levels, one of the most challenging aspects of the search is dealing with employment gaps. Whether they happened due to a life experience or a layoff, they’re tough to explain. More than that, they serve as a red flag for hiring managers, which can impact your job search success.
You have years of experience, deep expertise, and an unparalleled work ethic. The last thing you’d expect to deal with during your job search is age discrimination on your resume. However, in today’s world, with more and more people working well into their 60s and 70s, it could be a reality for you.
Looking for a new job? You know you need to tailor your resume to each potential employer. But what exactly does that means and what areas should you focus on?
Imagine you’re a hiring manager. You post a job opening and get hit with hundreds of resumes in a matter of days. How much time would you spend reviewing each one?
Is a cover letter really necessary today? For most recruiters and hiring managers, the answer is “yes.” Unfortunately, many candidates end up treating it as an afterthought, without investing the time and effort necessary to truly set themselves apart. But think of it this way: Your cover letter is the first impression you’ll be making…
Most people understand the importance of creating a strong resume reflects their professional strengths. However, many overlook their LinkedIn profile. This is a huge mistake when you consider that about 95 percent of recruiters utilize LinkedIn as a major sourcing tool to find candidates. In today’s digitally savvy world, LinkedIn is just as crucial as…
Your resume is your chance to persuade a hiring manager to call you for an interview. But what if you have a potential liability on it – namely, a short-term job? You want to be honest and transparent. At the same time, you don’t want to scare off a hiring manager and lose out on…
