Should I Apply for This Job?
Have you ever heard the term “Spray and pray”? This is what we call it when people liberally distribute resumes without much care for the job description. In other words, apply everywhere and hope for the best. Sure, this could be considered a strategy, and if your job search is fairly homogenous and saturated – […]
Launching an Effective Job Search in a Challenging Market: Tips for Account Executives, Partnership Managers, and YOU!
The tech industry is a dynamic landscape, and even the most experienced Account Executives (AEs) and Partnership Managers (PMs) can find themselves facing an unexpected job search. Sarah, for example, was a high-performing AE at a leading social media company. After years of exceeding quotas and building strong client relationships, she was let go during […]
How To Get a Job in a Lay-Off Market
Gary* was a top-selling Account Executive at a leading technology company, rising to #1 in his region through a record-breaking sale. He was walking on clouds until the ground dropped out from under him. He got laid off. This abrupt and unexpected change took its toll on him emotionally, but being a fighter, Gary quickly […]
Full Transparency: The Truth About Invisible Job Descriptions on Resumes
Q: “Someone posted in a Facebook group that I should copy and paste the job description at the end of my resume in 1-point white font, so it’s invisible to the human eye. Is this a good idea?” A: Wow. The person who posted this must have cheated on exams in school. Cut corners at […]
KISS and Tell: How to Simplify Your Resume for Greater Impact
I’m not a researcher or an academic, so my little pea brain screams and my body shakes when I’m handed a resume with densely packed content. “You want me…to read this? The whole thing? Moi? I’ll pass.” I think my sentiment here represents the majority of recruiters who are inundated with resumes from people who are […]
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Improve Your Job Search (Written by a Robot)
Looking for a job can be a challenging and time-consuming process, but with the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), it’s possible to make your job search more efficient and effective. AI tools can help job seekers automate certain tasks, streamline the application process, and provide valuable insights into job opportunities. Here are some ways you […]
You Probably Haven’t Thought of This Follow-Up Strategy Yet
You know recruiters receive hundreds of applications for most job descriptions, so what can you do to stand out? First, fit in. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are algorithms configured to help recruiters screen candidates. More than 200 companies make ATS software, and recruiters configure each algorithm specifically for the job description. The sheer ambiguity of […]
Use This “Trick” to Access the Hidden Job Market
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 create them for a specific individual with unique skills. Employers who don’t post job listings often do so to save money, drive efficiency, restrict public knowledge of business changes, and […]