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 …
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New Year…New You
As the new year is upon us, most of us reflect on the last year and think about the things that we want to accomplish in the new year. Is there a new ground-breaking project at work that I can get involved in? Is there an industry conference that I can attend to grow my network while enhancing my …
Tips For Managing Your Professional Persona on Social Media
Social media has now become one of the determining factors when it comes to selecting jobseekers to fill openings. You might think that your resume showcases your career while allowing you to put your best foot forward, but social media also allows you to showcase your personal life whether you like …
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 …
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 …
Using Skill Endorsements to Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile
You finally took that step and created a LinkedIn profile. You figured since your resume writing was complete, the appropriate next step would be to add your resume to your LinkedIn profile so you could get some exposure online. Ever wonder why your LinkedIn profile seems to get you minimal results? …
Job Search Strategies During the Holidays
Summer is over, the kids are back in school, and the holiday season is fast approaching. Did you ever stop and think to yourself "I don’t have time to search for a job now" or "I will start looking for a job again after the holidays". You are not alone in this mentality concerning your job search. …
Career Coaching & Motivating Clients
As resume writers and career strategists, we tend to be one of the only resources for job seekers when they are motivated to find another job. It is a great opportunity for us to inspire our clients to greatness and give them the confidence to successfully engage in the job search and interview …