When, How, and Why to Use a Cover Letter
I’m often asked if a cover letter is necessary. The short answer is that it never hurts to send one if requested. What will hurt
I’m often asked if a cover letter is necessary. The short answer is that it never hurts to send one if requested. What will hurt
As a resume writer, my job is to help you appeal to hiring managers (humans) while also appeasing applicant tracking systems (ATS – robots). The
With a large number of employees changing careers, employers are scrambling to find ways to cope. Some solutions they’ve kicked around are signing bonuses, lowering
No! If you had asked me this a year ago, I would have given you a resounding “No!” and told you that you should include
LinkedIn profiles and resumes go hand-in-hand these days. Even if recruiters don’t find you directly on LinkedIn, you can bet your buttons they’re going to
I’ve worked with people on both sides of the fence: those who want to put initials for every certification they’ve even taken next to their
Have you ever been charged with reviewing a pile of monotonous paperwork? While buried deep underneath your stack, did you experience a moment of realization
Although LinkedIn is primarily career-focused, it’s still a social network, making it a great place to show recruiters your skill, motivation, and culture fit in
College has provided you with all the training you need. If you believe this, you may be on a path to obsolescence. Employees slid by
Are you frustrated because your resume is gaining little traction with recruiters? Maybe you forgot to click “Submit” on the job application page! I’m joking.
Wondering what to include on your resume? Here are the essential parts: Header Your header should be located at the top of the page and
“Follow your passion,” they say, “To have a fulfilling life and career!” Sure, and would you like a jentacular* cup of tea with that advice?
No, you shouldn’t. Unless you want your resume to be boring and lame. Captain Obvious was seen crying over a whiskey when power statements replaced resume objective statements.
You’ve demonstrated all your ingredients for success on your resume. It’s been submitted more than 100 times a week for the past months but have
You’ve probably been told by someone to follow your passion and look for a job you’ll love. On the surface, this sounds great, but in
The hidden job market consists of all the jobs that are filled without ever being posted online. Hiring Managers generally circulate these roles internally or
A few weeks ago, I talked about how applying the concepts of “The Work” helped me realized that my very bad week really wasn’t that
One of the most common behavioral questions asked in a job interview is, “What are your weaknesses?” If this question causes you to find a
Yesterday was a bad day. My computer broke in the middle of an order and caused a productivity nightmare. The pet store hassled me about
Aside from being an opportunity to chow down on a delicious meal with friends, Thanksgiving is the perfect annual reminder to consider the things we’re