How to List Communication Skills on your Resume
Communication Skills for your Resume I have reviewed thousands of job descriptions in my career as a resume writer. Every single one included some sort of reference to wanting their ideal candidate to have excellent communication skills. Every. Single. One. No career...
How to conduct a confidential job search
Employers can legally fire you for just cause. The definition of “just cause” is described with words like “insubordination,” “carelessness,” and “negligence.” With these word choices, termination for cause is loosely defined and can, therefore, be used to fire...
How to Write an Effective Cover Letter
Do you hate writing a cover letter? You’re not alone. Recruiters rarely read them anyway, right? Wrong. The cover letter is not dead. CareerBuilder recently did a survey showing almost half of all hiring managers will read your letter. As the applicant, you likely...
How to stand out in your job search
Stand out in your job search When you’re applying for a job, standing out from the crowd is always a challenge. But, this tough task can suddenly seem insurmountable when you’re applying for an extremely competitive position. Today we will discuss a few ways to stand...
How to accelerate your job search results
So much of the job search process is outside of your control—whether your application is rejected, whether you receive a response, if you get the interview or an offer. Today we will discuss how to accelerate your job search results. Accelerate your job search...
How to accelerate your job search during (and after) the pandemic
These are still not normal times. And job search is no exception. Many of my clients have reported job leads that quickly dried up and budgets for new roles that vanished in the aftermath of the pandemic. While it might be more challenging to secure interviews right...