Matt Gill — November 1, 2017 — November 1, 2017 12019 / Pixabay I was searching my LinkedIn feed and saw a number of “titles” that reminded me of a LinkedIn post I wrote a while back titled C’mon You’re Not Really a CEO. In short, it’s about how what you are and what you … Continue reading 3 Titles that Can Kill Your Executive Job Search
Dan Shewan — October 23, 2017 — October 23, 2017 One of the slyest tricks you’ll come across on a job application is the part where it says that attaching a cover letter is optional. Shutterstock Sure, some companies genuinely may not care if you include a cover letter with your application or not, but … Continue reading How to Write a Cover Letter for a Job Application
Amanda Clark — October 7, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — October 7, 2017 January and February are generally recognized as the best months for launching a new career, as many companies need to fill vacancies from employees who departed at year’s end. According to the experts, though, September and October run a close second place, presenting … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Your Fall Job Search Count
Jon Shields — September 27, 2017 Follow @thejonshields — September 27, 2017 StockSnap / Pixabay One of the most demoralizing aspects of the job search is clicking “submit” on an online application only to be faced with deafening silence. Some job seekers submit dozens of applications without hearing anything back, making it difficult for them … Continue reading 4 Reasons You Didn’t Hear Back After Applying for a Job
Personal Branding Blog — September 14, 2017 — September 14, 2017 Pixabay What is personal marketing for job search? When searching for a job, the job seeker must first prepare marketing collateral before stepping into the actual job search. Proper preparation is absolutely the key to success. Jumping into a job search unprepared will not … Continue reading Personal Marketing for Job Search
Amanda Clark — August 29, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — August 29, 2017 It’s hard to imagine anything more dispiriting than a job search rut. You desperately want new employment. You’ve made your resume and cover letter, you’ve reached out to your contacts, you’ve hit the pavement looking for openings—and nothing. You’ve not gotten any calls … Continue reading 5 Ways to Escape from Your Job Search Rut
Virginia Franco — August 4, 2017 Follow @VAFrancoResumes — August 4, 2017 geralt / Pixabay While most people who come to me recognize they need assistance in writing a resume, I’ve discovered that beyond that job search misconceptions are prevalent — even among the most successful professionals — and particularly if it’s been awhile since … Continue reading Been Years Since Your Last Job Search? Common Job Search “Truths” that Hold Water — And Those That Don’t
Maren Hogan — July 12, 2017 Follow @marenhogan — July 12, 2017 geralt / Pixabay Although the job market is way better than it was just a few years ago, it’s still no picnic trying to find a job that is a match for both your skills and the culture you want in a career. … Continue reading Dear Jobseeker: Navigating the ATS
Amanda Clark — May 26, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— May 26, 2017 Tis the season of college graduations. Eager younger adults with diplomas in hand are in hot pursuit of jobs that will let them put their years of education and training to use. However, they are still competing with more experienced professionals and the job … Continue reading New Grad + No Experience: What Does that Mean for your Resume?
Personal Branding Blog — May 18, 2017 — May 18, 2017 Finding a job is tough. It takes time and effort. You need to pay attention to tiny details, especially in your resume, and make sure everything is flawless. StandOut CV has recently put together a great infographic for candidates searching for a job. As … Continue reading 9 Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Resume
