They like me. They like me not. They like me? The Hidden Soft Skill that Trumps Them All When it comes to soft skills that are valued by employers, most of us know the basics: communication skills, honesty, flexibility, creativity,…
So I Am Capable of Getting a Big-kid Job? You just graduated from college and are embarking on the daunting task of finding your first big-kid job. But between juggling school, sports, part-time work, clubs, and a social life, the…
Take Barney Stinson’s Advice to “Suit Up” for Your Video Resume We all know that we should look professional and polished when shooting our video resume. But how much does that really matter? To what extreme do we need to…
Easily Avoidable Interviewing Mistakes Made By College Students and Recent Grads I know you’re excited about landing that job interview, but before you go strut your stuff in front of a hiring manager, make sure you’re prepared. I’m not talking…
Video Resumes: How to Make It Count First Things First:Is a video resume appropriate to the position and industry for which you are applying? If the answer is no, creating a video resume will do more harm than good. If…
What Employers Do Not Get From a Written Resume In today’s world more and more people are turning to the web to find jobs. While a resume may be a good way of listing your hard skills, such as work…
The Power of Keywords, Video Resumes, and Breaking through the Masses With the advances in technology, keywords are now the most widely used tool for finding potential employees. Admittedly, I wouldn’t want to read through thousands of resumes either, but…
I Can’t Get an Interview…WHY? Job applications have been filled out and submitted, and you’ve been waiting by the phone for an invitation to interview. But you haven’t received one call from prospective employers, and you’re still without a job.…
Your resume is the most important part of your job search. It will either land you an interview or get you thrown in the “not interested” pile in a matter of minutes. It is vital that you take the time…
The New Resume for 2023 Your resume is a living document. It goes wherever you go professionally and changes to reflect your career path and professional interests and goals. As 2023 approaches, it’s time to embrace some new formats and…