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How to strengthen your Resume
Creating an effective resume is an important step in your job search. A well-written resume outlines your work history along with your...
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The Importance of a Cover Letter in Today's Job Market
If this were two or even one year ago, I would have told you that you can skip the cover letter. In today's market, the answer is YES! A...
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May 73 min read


How do I make my resume stand out?
Your resume is a marketing document! It needs to do two things: Be readable Convey your accomplishments and value to the reader. You...
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Apr 301 min read


How to network in 2025!
Networking is not easy! Even extroverts hate it. When you dig deep enough, you realize that networking seems disingenuous because inherently you're approaching from a selfish perspective: "what can this person do for me?".
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Apr 232 min read


Crafting an interview winning resume for 2025!
There is so much confusion around what is needed on a resume. Should it be a word doc or a pdf? One page or two pages? Should it have two...
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Mar 251 min read


Future-proofing your resume for 2025!
2025 is another year of layoffs and more qualified people than jobs. As a jobseeker, you need to stand out in all types of market,...
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Mar 112 min read


Why attention to detail matters during your job search
I often tell Job seekers to reach out to hiring managers and recruiters. I even have several templates. But you have to edit the template...
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Dec 16, 20241 min read


What do Recruiters look for in your LinkedIn Profile?
This article is a little bit different because I want you to read what the experts say themselves. We asked our experts a few questions...
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Dec 7, 20244 min read


Keywords to avoid on your resume
Avoid using subjective terms like "hardworking," "motivated," and "go-getter" on your resume; they lack proof and add no value.
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Nov 27, 20241 min read


Three steps you need to take to change your career
Changing your career is never easy! Whether you are changing your career two years or 10 years into your professional life. I changed my...
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Nov 25, 20241 min read


How to find people to network during your job search
That's a great question, there are many ways to find the hiring manager for a specific job. You can search for #hiring and filter it...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read


Networking with hiring managers during your job search
Should you reach out to hiring managers? As a former recruiter, the answer is Yes! You should reach out to both the hiring manager and...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read


Networking for your job search
Networking is hard, especially after Covid as most of the working world is still remote to a certain extent. Whether you like it or not,...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read


The Importance of Tailoring Your Resume for Each Application
The current job market is incredibly tough. You are competing with a lot of qualified applicants. Some of them might be overqualified for...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read


How to update your LinkedIn profile during your job search
LinkedIn profiles are how recruiters find a majority of their candidates. This means that to increase your chances of getting hired. Here...
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Nov 11, 20241 min read


How to identify your unique value proposition in your job search!
Employers look to hire for a specific need, either someone quit or was promoted, someone was fired, or they are experiencing growth. They...
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Nov 6, 20242 min read


How to write a resume for a career change
Changing your career is never an easy task. However, a lot of people for varied reasons decide to change their careers. Whether you are...
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Nov 3, 20242 min read


5 ChatGPT prompts to help your job search!
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...
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Oct 30, 20242 min read


Using The STAR Method On Your Resume
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...
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Oct 28, 20242 min read


Using Bullet Points On Your Resume
The longer you have been your career, the more information you will have on your resume. With the advent of “big data” and the...
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Oct 25, 20242 min read
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