5 Resume Red Flags that can Instantly Derail Your Job Search
Any “red flag” on your resume can lead to an automatic disqualification so I’ve put together a list of some of the more common issues to avoid.
Is Your Resume Exposing You to Age Discrimination?
Age discrimination is definitely real – let’s start off by confirming that fact. As we move forward with navigating our careers in a COVID-19 society, ageism is even more of a challenge than usual as economic uncertainty has forced some…
Can Your Resume Impress Hiring Managers in 8 Seconds or Less?
The real challenge is creating a polished, professional resume that is “skimmable” and makes it easy for recruiters and hiring managers to find what they need in under 8 seconds to land an interview.
Resume Tips for New Graduates with No Industry Internships or Work Experience
We’ve made it to another graduation season. This one feels a lot different following the challenges of the COVID year. Those college graduates who managed to maintain laser focus and drive to successfully complete a degree certainly deserve to be…
How to Maneuver Employment Gaps in Your Resume
One of the most common challenges job seekers reach out for assistance on is how to address employment gaps in their resumes. As I mentioned in a previous post, people take career breaks for many different reasons, so it’s not…
How Senior-Level Job Seekers can Use Job Boards as a Launching Pad to Job Search Success
According to CareerXroads (a recruiter website), only 12% of all jobs filled are directly connected to job boards.
6 Cover Letter Mistakes that can Derail Your Job Search
Never underestimate the power of including a customized cover letter when submitting your resume for a job. When I was navigating my career within the corporate workforce, I was told that whenever you submit your resume to apply for a…
Elevator Pitch Tips and Examples for Job Seekers
For those who don’t know, an elevator pitch (also called elevator speech) is quick, clear, and concise response to that timeless question: “What do you do?”
Ending a Career Break and Getting Back into the Workforce
Before I get started, you should know that career breaks are actually quite common. People take a hiatus from working for all sorts of reasons – to raise a family, complete a degree or advance their education, provide caregiving for…
Surviving a Job Loss
Losing a job basically sucks. It’s a debilitating experience that takes an emotional and financial toll. Many experts rank the experience as similar to going through a divorce and just below the death of a spouse. Your job isn’t just…