Let’s be real — hiring managers don’t read resumes word-for-word. They skim, scan, and make snap judgments. If your resume is hard to follow, they might miss your most impressive achievements. The fix? Make it ridiculously easy to read. In…
Mindset. We hear about it all the time. There’s an entire self-help industry built around it. It’s what holds most of us back, and pushes some of us forward. But rarely do we think about mindset when it comes to…
As a skill, communication is a hard one to crack. It appears in almost all job ads under qualifications or skills, usually stating “Applicants must have effective communication skills” or some variation of that. It’s a widely desired soft skill…
Hey, dear job seekers! Are you ready to dive into a topic that could make or break your job-hunting game? We’re talking about the not-so-fantastic world of generic resumes. You know, those one-size-fits-all resumes that might seem like a time-saver,…
Every part of your resume is important. Except the section about your “Hobbies”. Employers don’t care that you enjoy knitting on weeknights or playing Xtreme Frisbee on weekends. Remove it! But the rest of it is usually necessary, with some…
In-person job fairs have been around for a long time. They are a popular way for job seekers to meet with potential employers face-to-face. But with all the online options for job searching and networking that exist, is it worth…
Headlines and intros. We see, hear and read them everyday. On the news, on the web, in our emails, out and about on billboards and signs. They’re everywhere. Headlines and intros (or slogans) are so prevalent we’ve become desensitized to…
The journey to find the right career path can be exciting, intimidating, overwhelming, confusing, or all of the above. It’s not always easy. If you don’t know what you want to do or specialize in, it’s even more difficult. The…
Job interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people. The pressure of presenting yourself well to a potential employer can be overwhelming, but with the right preparation and mindset, you can ace the interview and land your dream job.…
Simply listing your previous job responsibilities or tasks won’t grab you any attention or applause. It’s easy to tell people what you did. It can be harder to tell people what you accomplished for your employer as a result of…
When you think of problem-solving, what comes to mind? Maybe you picture a mathematician trying come up with a new formula that will revolutionize our understanding of quantum physics. Maybe you picture two heads of state negotiating a trade deal…
When we think about brands we tend to think about big companies like Apple or Nike, or big personalities like Taylor Swife or Elon Musk—people whose names instantly conjure up a certain image, reputation, or set of values. But personal…
Action verbs! They sound like something cool, sexy, and powerful. It immediately brings images to mind. Maybe you see a superhero landing on a skyscraper. Maybe you see a dynamic leader rallying a team to victory. Or maybe you see…
Whether it’s a resume you’re writing, a presentation for management, or a series of strategically-placed sticky notes that read, “please, for the love of all that is holy and pure, stop taking my lunch!”—writing is everywhere. While writing itself is…
In today’s digital age, most organizations have started using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline their hiring process. An ATS is a software application that can manage the entire recruitment process. Depending on what an employer is using, there can…
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