Tips to Stepping Up Your Video Interviewing Game If you’ve never done a video interview before, the concept may seem slightly intimidating and nerve-racking. I know it did for me! However, with a little practice and by understanding the tips…
Employers: Is Video Interviewing Right for You? Video interviewing: It sounds catchy, modern, and revolutionized. But is it really worth the investment? For those employers who are not yet convinced, check out these benefits of utilizing a video interviewing platform…
Video Resume Strategizing If you’ve kept up with reading this blog, then you’re already familiar with the power of soft skills in determining your success in the job search world. As a recap to new followers: it turns out that…
The Secret to Thinking Like an Interviewer Although they are both obviously very important parts of the application process, the information offered by your resume and interview are quite different. From your resume, an employer can usually determine if you…
Do I Really Have to Send a Thank You Note? Perhaps you’ve been conditioned to always sending a thank you note. Or maybe the one time you did send a thank you note, you received the job offer just a…
Cover Letter Rookies: The Basics Even for those who have held several jobs, a cover letter is still a hard application material to write. It takes a bit more time and thought than simply submitting a resume. It’s essential to…
You Are More Than Your Previous Job Experience We all know that you need more than relevant experience to succeed in the job search. We all know individuals, for example, that have outstanding hard skills yet don’t have the personality…
Google+ for Beginners I know this blog is filled with posts telling you to put yourself out there (in a professional manner, of course) on social media, because the visibility will help you land that coveted job you’ve been searching…
The Rise of Technology Careers According to a recent study conducted by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute (BACEI) and Engine Advocacy, 9.2 million U.S. jobs, or 5.6 percent, are in technology-related industries. The report also found that the jobs are…
The Big White Elephant in the Room: Too Many Qualifications Although personally I’ll be absolutely ecstatic if and when this day comes, being overqualified for the positions you are applying for can be a major setback. This does not mean,…