You’ve been in the same role with your current company for a few years and updating your resume isn’t even a blip on your radar. Why keep your resume updated when you’re not actively in job search mode? Here’s the scenario that made me change my stance on maintaining an Read More >
4 Resume Writing Mistakes that Are Killing Your Interview Chances – And How to Fix Them
So you've written a resume and you've been sending it out but not getting the interviews you deserve. If the following sounds like you, you're likely making a few mistakes that can hold you back from receiving the interviews you deserve. Luckily, there are solutions. “I sent another resume out into Read More >
Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About Personal Branding
More than likely, you’ve heard the term ‘personal branding’ but what is it, how do you develop your own brand, and what role does it play in your job search? Imagine carrying out a job search where you are confident in communicating your personal brand (your unshakable truth centered on Read More >
Top 5 Job Search Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
If it’s been a while since you searched for new employment opportunities, you might be surprised at how much the process has changed and the extent to which job sites have evolved. It’s no secret that online job postings have replaced newspaper print advertisements but did you know that hiring Read More >
3 Steps to Improve Your Social Media Presence for a Winning Job Search
Is your social media presence hurting your job search? In a competitive job market, it is not enough to simply set up an account on any of the social media platforms, create your profile, and walk away. If you are currently looking for new employment or thinking about launching a Read More >
Job Search: You Snooze, You Lose
Consumer ads often say, “Act now, before it’s too late!” Or “while supplies last.” One ad that ran years ago apparently started the concept of “you snooze, you lose.” Although you might not realize it, this concept can apply all too well to your next job search. For example, as Read More >
You Need Active AND Passive Job Searching
You might have seen experts quoted as saying you need to conduct an active job search, not a passive one. What does that mean for your specific situation? Active vs. Passive Job Searching An active job search means you're making an effort to "put yourself out there." You have an Read More >
Should You Hire a Career Coach for Job Search or Interview Help?
You've likely used a professional resume writer to create your new resume and now you are wondering if working with a career coach who specializes in job search coaching or interview coaching will also make a difference. Maybe you are wondering if it's even necessary! So in this second installment, Read More >
What’s Your Superpower? (Or Knowing Your Strengths and Leveraging Them) Part 2
In a previous post we showed you how to focus on your strengths. That’s a pretty powerful feeling. But it’s not just a feeling. Today we will show you have to leverage those skills. Showing Off Your Superpowers Once you are clear on your strengths, it’s time to showcase them Read More >
What’s Your Superpower? (Or Knowing Your Strengths and Leveraging Them) Part 1
“What? I have no Superpowers!” you say. “I can’t scale tall buildings using my sticky web-fingers like Spiderman. Nor can I stop gunfire from every direction with my magic bracelets like Wonder-woman. And I could never control the weather like Halle Berry’s Stormy character (much less rock Read More >
