When social media can get you hired and when it can get you ghosted 👻
Adding social media to your resume can either help you stand out—or sink your chances. Here’s how to know what belongs, what doesn’t, and how to make it work for you.
Taf Siddiqi
How to Make Your Resume Easy to Read: Simple tips on simple things you can do to give hiring managers an easier read, even when there’s a lot of detail!
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…
Why Setting Realistic Goals Are Important for Your Success: The Foundation of Sustainable Achievement
Lots of people dream big without really checking if those dreams are actually doable. Honestly, the difference between making it and falling short often comes down to how we set our targets and whether they match our skills and resources…
Your Mindset and Your Resume: Yes… they’re connected! Here’s how to recognize and overcome the common pitfalls they can present
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…
Creativity That Gets You Hired: How to demonstrate creativity on your resume
Your resume isn’t just a list of jobs — it’s your personal billboard. And in a world where hiring managers skim applications faster than TikTok reels, creativity can be your secret weapon. Whether you’re a student trying to land your…
Seeking “Effective Communication Skills”… but what the hell does that mean?!
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…
Using a Generic Resume? Why you should stop and what you should be doing instead
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,…
How to ETHICALLY steal bullets from job ads
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…
Are In-Person Job Fairs Worth Your Time? A look at the pros and cons of attending
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…
Attention-Grabbing Headlines & Summaries: How to make your resume STAND OUT!
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…
Using Self-Assessment Tests: The best tips & tests to help you find the RIGHT career path
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…
10 Simple Tips for Improving Your Job Interview Skills
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.…
Why Metrics Matter and How to Use Them!
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…
What does problem-solving actually mean to employers? Unravelling the mystery…
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…
How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Noticed!
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…