By Robert Boersma March 02, 2023 Economists continue to reiterate that we are not in a recession, however the widespread media coverage of layoffs (especially in the tech industry) has created a culture of fear among American workers and job seekers; a recent Talent.com survey revealed that 61% of workers are concerned about … Continue reading Job seekers are anxious. Here’s how to navigate the daunting job market
By Kathleen Davis January 13, 2023 New York congressman George Santos is facing increasing demands from both sides of the political aisle to resign after more revelations about the extent to which he has lied about his qualifications and background. As part of the New York Times investigation, the publication obtained Santos’ résumé from … Continue reading George Santos just gave a master class in how not to write a résumé
By Donna Svei December 28, 2022 It’s easy to be frightened by headlines about mass layoffs and a potential recession. And many workers may be preparing themselves to look for a new job in the New Year. One of the first questions job seeker’s ask themselves is, “Is my résumé good enough?” They may … Continue reading 5 résumé trends that will take hold in 2023—and how use them yourself
By Andrew Fennell April 18, 2022 Given that it’s your first chance to make a concrete impression with a potential employer, it’s crucial that your resume is designed and formatted to highlight your skills and qualifications. From complicated designs to crowded pages crammed with unreadable text, there are a number of reasons your resume … Continue reading 5 formatting mistakes turning your résumé into a confusing mess
By Andrew Fennell March 04, 2022 Not hearing back from job applications can be extremely frustrating, especially when you know you are more than qualified for the role. But remember, recruiters are busy people, and therefore, they focus their efforts on replying to those applicants that are advancing to the next stage of the … Continue reading 5 reasons you didn’t get a hiring manager response on your application
Kelly Barnard November 23, 2021 Like the devilishly tempting Hostess Ding Dongs treat, a proposal cover letter has to be short, sweet, and dense. Unlike that aforementioned hockey puck of delectability, proposal cover letters cannot be mass-produced. To write a proposal cover letter with nary a wasted word, you first need to understand its strategic … Continue reading How to Write a Proposal Cover Letter
Sarah Bentley October 15, 2021 Are you currently looking for a new opportunity or want to spruce up your resume if the right position comes along? Your resume may not only be out of date but look out of date too. So often, the professionals that we do resume updates for need reformatting and some … Continue reading 10 Tips to Enhance Your Resume and Attract Hiring Managers
Wendy Marx July 26, 2021 What’s the first thing you do when you hear about somone in your industry? If you’re like me, you Google them. You check out their Twitter, LinkedIn, and website, if they have one. And on all of these, you read their bio. This illustrates why your bio is so important. … Continue reading How to Write a Bio As an Older Professional: 10 Tips to Stand Out
Peter Navarro July 1, 2021 Due to my profession I have to read a large number of resumes every day, so I’m more aware than others of the most common mistakes in their writing. Given the enormous importance of this document in the career path, I would like to be able to contribute some simple … Continue reading How to Build an Effective Resume That Gets You Hired – 13 Tips
Why Are Cover Letters Still Important? Getting a job was hard enough before the pandemic threw the whole business world into disarray. Downsizing and budget cuts meant that the available openings were few and far between. These problems were exacerbated by rising unemployment and a bunch of other crises. Although the economy is opening up … Continue reading Why Are Cover Letters Still Important?
