Cover letters, so old school and completely unnecessary, right? NO!!! A well-written cover letter actually can help...
Yes, Cover Letters Still Matter: They Can Help You Get an Interview
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It's now been more than a year since the first case of COVID-19 appeared in the United States. As the pandemic drags...
Make Your Resume Stand Out Now and in the Future
Most job seekers are aware that hiring managers spend precious little time looking at individual resumes. So, you need...
When the Boss Has Unreasonable Expectations
Most bosses have high expectations – as well they should. But sometimes a manager can be unreasonably demanding. There is nothing that raises stress levels more quickly, and nothing that pulls down morale and productivity more readily. The stress...
How to Network at an Event
There’s an art to good networking, especially in a social setting. Some of us have a natural curiosity and enjoy the opportunity to meet new people, while others view it with a sense of dread, a necessary but tedious chore. However you look at it,...
Never Refer to Yourself as Unemployed. Here’s Why.
Most of us will be unemployed at least once in our working lives. Employers are aware of that. So it should be okay to describe yourself as unemployed on LinkedIn or on your resume and cover letter, right? Well, no! Unfortunately, there is still a...
Why It’s Okay to Follow Up After an Interview, But Not After Sending an Application
We’re always telling you to follow up a few days after a job interview. So, is it OK to follow up after sending in an application for a job advertisement? Unfortunately, no. Why? Because the two situations are quite different. During the...
When the Job Interview is Going Terribly Wrong
6 ways to save a job interview that's not going your way It’s every job candidate’s nightmare – you’re at a job interview and things are not going well at all. You are a little more nervous than usual because this is a job that looks really good...
Job Searching During the Holidays: Make it Ho-Ho-Ho, Not Humbug
Although hiring activities may slow during the holidays, they certainly don’t stop. Companies are still reviewing applications and scheduling interviews. They still need to fill openings and maintain their operations. Forging ahead with your job...
Prepare for Your Career Talk with Your Manager
Have you ever discussed your career hopes with your manager? No? You’re not alone: too many employees, unfortunately, are not having these kinds of conversations with their supervisors. Many supervisors do not talk about career development with...
Here’s Why Your Colleague Got the Promotion and You Didn’t
You’ve been passed over for a promotion. And maybe not for the first time. It’s baffling. You’re a good worker, you do your job well, exceeding expectations. You feel that you have proven your value to the company. You work well with your...
How to Make Big, Career-Changing Decisions
At certain points in our lives, we are confronted with some big decisions. It could be whether to take a new job or change careers, start a business, buy a house, or move to a new location. When facing such a challenge, it is natural to wonder...