You are probably thinking to yourself...what could a dog possibly have to do with your job search strategy. Well, dogs are our best friend. They like to go out into the world exploring their options and seeking out new opportunities. Isn't that the foundation of searching for a job? A well-trained …
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Resume Roundtable – This Week’s Top Resume Questions
On a regular basis, my team and I have a roundtable discussion on what some of the most common resume questions have been over the last week. Here are a few questions that are trending this week... 1. If you are an established professional or executive with several years of experience under your …
Strategic Answers to Tough Interview Questions
After you apply to a job with your resume, the next logical step is your job interview. Some people love interviewing with companies and some would prefer a trip to the dentist's office rather than a job interview. In our previous blog post, we talked about some of the top job interview questions …
The Top Interview Questions & What They Really Mean
Job interviews--the dreaded love/hate relationship. Some people love interviewing with companies and cannot wait to step foot in the building to sell themselves. Other people have an impending sense of doom at the thought of going on a job interview. We have all been there and we all have our own …
Resume Tailoring – Does It Really Help?
In today's job market, your job search strategy and resume strategy go hand in hand. Your resume needs to incorporate all of the strategic elements like personal branding and keyword optimization if you want to maximize the success you have in landing a new job. You have to maintain a competitive …
College Students & Recent Graduates: Creating Your First Resume
One of the first arduous tasks that everyone faces during the college years is creating their first resume. Whether it be for an internship or a first job out of college, we all need to have a resume to help us take that first step into our future. Creating your first resume is one of life’s …
How To Follow Up With Companies After You Submit Your Resume and Apply to a Job
In a densely populated job market, you have to do everything you can to maintain a competitive edge. Your resume needs to be on point and include all of the necessary elements that personally brand you while distinguishing you from other candidates. Once your resume is polished and you apply to …
Resumes & Taglines: How to Use a Tagline to Enhance Your Personal Brand
So you find this great job opportunity and send your resume knowing full well that it will be placed in a huge pile of other resumes. The challenge is making your resume stand out within the first 10 seconds of a hiring manager reading it. Did you ever think of adding a tagline to your resume? A …
Can You Apply to a Job That You Are Not Qualified For?
Q: I really want to apply to a job that I don’t have the qualifications for. I know I can do the job if given the opportunity and training. How do I apply for the job without being passed over for someone more qualified? ~ Bin-Li, New York A: The first step in applying for any job is to create a …
Resume Rescue: Your Last Job Ended Months Ago, Now What?
In a competitive job market, jobseekers are finding it more difficult to transition to new jobs immediately after ending their tenure with current jobs. It is quite normal for jobseekers to experience up to one year of unemployment before finding their next big break. In addition to having a quality …