Writing a resume is hard enough. But in today’s world you have to write it for human beings and for the Applicant Tracking Systems that screen them first. Where do you even begin? While it’s tempting to just ignore the ATS and focus on hiring managers, this isn’t a smart approach. In fact, 75% of…
While the pandemic took a toll on nearly every aspect of life and work, one area that got a big boost was telecommuting. If you could work from home, chances were you did – and for a long time. Since then, a PwC survey found that 72% of workers who worked remotely during the pandemic…
This is a candidate’s market and a great time to be looking for a new job. Pay is up. There’s a huge increase in job openings. And employers desperately need good people. So, if you’re interested in making a career move, then now’s the time to do it. Here are 12 steps you can take…
Your resume plays a big part in your job search success. Without a strong one, you won’t get calls for an interview. Yet, if you’re not a resume expert, it’s easy to make a mistake that can cost you an interview. Just one simple misstep can send the wrong message to a hiring manager. How…
Looking for a new job? If it’s been a while since your last search, there are some trends to know about first, especially when it comes to your resume. While a traditional resume is still important to have, you also need to take a more dynamic approach online. When you use social media to showcase…
There’s a lot of confusion about one small element of a resume: the objective. Certain experts say it still needs to be included, while others advise you to avoid it altogether. What’s the right answer? Do you write an objective or simply skip it?
When it comes to a job interview, you’ve got a lot of prep work to do. While it’s impossible to know every question you’ll get asked, the good news is that there are many common ones that hiring managers tend to ask. One of these is “Describe yourself in 5 words.” But if you’re not…
Your LinkedIn profile is akin to your online resume. If you don’t invest some time and effort into it – or worse, don’t have one – you could lose out on a job opportunity.
Every job search seems like a waiting game. You wait to find the right opportunities. You wait to hear back after you apply. You wait to find out how an interview went. It certainly takes a lot of patience.
Did you know that there’s such a thing as the “hidden” job market? These are job openings at companies that aren’t advertised to the general public. Sometimes, they’re filled internally. However, many times they’re also filled through networking, a recruitment agency, and other avenues.
