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Stop Normalizing Hiring Ghosting — It’s Broken, It’s Disrespectful, and It’s Got to Go

Stop Normalizing Hiring Ghosting — It’s Broken, It’s Disrespectful, and It’s Got to Go

by Ace Southern | Apr 20, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Let’s talk about something that’s happening behind closed doors, inboxes, and ATS systems across industries — and yet, few employers are willing to admit it: Candidates are being ghosted.Not after applying.Not after a screening call.But after two, three, even four...
Quantify Achievements to Demonstrate Real Impact in Technical Resumes

Quantify Achievements to Demonstrate Real Impact in Technical Resumes

by Ace Southern | Apr 13, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

In today’s competitive tech job market, having a resume filled with impressive titles, responsibilities, and buzzwords isn’t enough. Recruiters and hiring managers are overwhelmed with applications from candidates who all “developed software,” “led teams,” or “managed...
Hiring for Potential vs. Experience: Why Companies Are Shifting Away from “Perfect-Fit” Candidates

Hiring for Potential vs. Experience: Why Companies Are Shifting Away from “Perfect-Fit” Candidates

by Ace Southern | Apr 6, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

For decades, companies have relied on a rigid hiring model—seeking candidates with the right degrees, years of experience, and industry-specific skills. However, a fundamental shift is occurring in the job market. More organizations are prioritizing potential over...
Navigating Early Career Jobs for Communications Majors

Navigating Early Career Jobs for Communications Majors

by Ace Southern | Mar 30, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Recently, I was invited by College Recruiter to share my thoughts on what are the best ways to jumpstart a career for Communication Majors in this article here. What I talked about was something like this: Navigating Early Career Jobs for Communications Majors As a...

Are Career Breaks the New Status Symbol? How Taking Intentional Pauses Can Become a Sign of Privilege and Planning

by Ace Southern | Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

For years, career breaks carried a stigma. A gap in one’s resume often raised eyebrows, prompting questions about commitment, reliability, or ambition. But today, the narrative is shifting. Career breaks are increasingly seen not as setbacks, but as strategic...
Are You Overusing Buzzwords? The Subtle Art of Showcasing Skills Without Sounding Like a Template

Are You Overusing Buzzwords? The Subtle Art of Showcasing Skills Without Sounding Like a Template

by Ace Southern | Mar 16, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

In today’s competitive job market, standing out is essential, but overloading your resume, LinkedIn profile, or professional pitch with buzzwords can do more harm than good. Words like “results-driven,” “innovative,” and “dynamic”...
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