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Employers look to hire for a specific need, either someone quit or was promoted, someone was fired, or they are experiencing growth. They...

Changing your career is never an easy task. However, a lot of people for varied reasons decide to change their careers. Whether you are...

Everyone is worried about AI and how AI will take their job and the reality is that AI will not take most jobs. AI is forcing a lot of...

You may have heard of the “STAR method” in terms of resume preparation, but is is also a valuable tool for creating your resume.  In case...

The longer you have been your career, the more information you will have on your resume. With the advent of “big data” and the...

It’s really critical for job seekers to understand the audience for their resume.  There are several potential audiences and levels of...

Cover letters really stress a lot of people out. In today’s highly competitive market, a lot more employers are requiring them, and a lot...

As a recruiter with over a decade of experience and a person who loves data, I've been tracking the most common mistakes that job seekers...

Your resume is a marketing document. It needs to do two things: Convey your value to the employer and it needs to do it well. In 2024,...

There is a ton of information on what you should include on your resume. Let’s explore what you shouldn’t use.  Your street address is...

Lots of jobseekers wonder why they need a resume if they have a LinkedIn profile or vice versa. They seem like they are the same thing,...

Has it been a while since you searched for a new job? Or maybe you've owned your own company and never had to look for a new job...

If you want Recruiters to contact you on LinkedIn for open jobs, and if you are using LinkedIn to apply to new roles, then you need to...

The job search is hard, and it's harder now than it has been in a while. While there is no such thing as an absolutely must do in the job...

There is lots of advice about “tailoring” your resume. This means ensuring that your resume aligns with the stated responsibilities,...

Your resume is a marketing document. It needs to be effective in telling your story. Here are some key things to consider while you're...

When a recruiter is looking at a resume, they are doing two things simultaneously. The first is to determine if the resume meets the...

In the agency world, you will generally hear from a recruiter, and sometimes the offer letter and any supporting documents may come from...

Could I be honest? We don’t love this question (don’t worry we are here to help you answer it). Not because it isn’t important, it is...

Congratulations! After a professional resume update , you applied and are now meeting your potential future boss. Just don’t talk about...