We all know that exercise is imperative for our overall health and well-being. You have to get in your strength training and your cardio in an effort to stay healthy, be fit, and achieve optimal heart health. But did you ever stop to think about how exercise can impact your professional life too and …
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Are Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles Negatively Impacted by the Gig Economy?
With the emergence of the gig economy over the last few years, short-term jobs or "gigs" have become a way of life for a lot of job seekers. When the job market is highly competitive and there are tons of candidates applying for the same jobs, it becomes harder and harder for job seekers to land one …
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 …
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 …
Should Basic Job Tasks Be Removed from a Resume?
Q: I have been told that I needed to change my basic job duties from essentially "tasks" to only accomplishments. What are your thoughts on changing basic job duties or even removing them completely from a resume? I'm not really sure what is standard resume etiquette now. ~ Amy in Boston, …
Resume Rescue: Should You Incorporate Behavioral Traits on a Resume?
One of the first things that hiring managers look at on a resume is the skill set you offer and what you bring to the table. They assess your core competencies and see if they are a good fit for their organization as well as the job you are applying to. You have 10-15 seconds to showcase your …
Top 10 Tips for Having a Successful Job Interview
You sent out tons of resumes and now you are starting to see results because your phone is ringing off the hook to schedule interviews. You think to yourself: The hard part is getting those interviews, so the rest is a piece of cake. Sending your resume to apply for a job is just one piece of the …
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 …
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 …