Noelle Gross, Career Strategy Expert

How to Land Interviews Without a Resume

Updated: December 2020 Do you feel like you’re spending a ton of time in your job search but producing very little results? If you’re struggling to land interviews, even after sending tons of applications, then it’s time to try a new strategy. Networking strategy is where need to focus if you hope to uncover key …

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Cover Letter Example and Step by Step Writing Guide

Updated: January 2021 Having a great cover letter to complement your resume is a critical part of applying for jobs. If written correctly, it has the power to entice the hiring manager and position you as the best person for the job. Cover letters are also a great way to highlight important career information. This …

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Join These LinkedIn Groups to Find More Recruiters

Updated: January 2021 Recruiter networking strategy is a critical part of a robust job search. The best way to find recruiters is by searching LinkedIn. But did you know there was a more convenient way to find a bunch of recruiters at once? LinkedIn groups can be an invluable resource for finding industry or profession-specific …

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Why Recruiters Don’t Call You Back

Updated: January 2021 Working with recruiters to access job openings is essential for your career. Recruiters are the gatekeepers for most opportunities. However, if you’re like most people, you aren’t receiving callbacks from the recruiters you try to engage. In this post we will share tips for working with recruiters to effectively keep your career on track. …

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Office Dining & Drinking Etiquette [INFOGRAPHIC]

This infographic was produced in 2016 but this blog post has been updated in January 2021. A 2016 survey found that only 1 in 3 workers in the US take a lunch break, so it’s no wonder office lunchtime etiquette is becoming a lost art. It’s even easier to forget how to carry ourselves at …

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How to Find Hope in a Hopeless Job Search

Updated: February 2021 It’s no secret that a drawn-out job search can lead to feelings of hopelessness. Know that you’re not alone if this is where you currently find yourself. It’s a fact that the job search can be a downer due to any number of factors: rejection, uncertainty and lack of confidence. It’s also …

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How to Turn Resume Gaps into Selling Points

Reentering the workforce after a long absence can prove challenging but it’s not impossible. Since employers are most interested in someone with fresh experience, who can do the job, one of the greatest challenges with career reentry will be to account for resume gaps. Try these tips for overcoming resume gaps and getting back into …

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21 LinkedIn Networking Groups for AmeriCorps Members & Alumni

Updated: December 2020 Linkedin is probably the most valuable tool there is for the job search. It provides a platform for networking and career path research. Being optimized on LinkedIn also creates the potential to be found for life-changing opportunities. One LinkedIn feature I highly recommend is LinkedIn Groups. LinkedIn Groups are virtual networking rooms that put …

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Don’t Forget to Add These Skills to Your Administrative Assistant Resume

Updated: December 2020 Administrative assistants are a critical part of keeping any busy office running smoothly. They know how to multi-task, direct large groups of people and juggle short-term and long-term plans and projects. Perhaps most importantly, they help businesses achieve one or a set of goals. With more than 4 million of them working in …

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How to Build a Professional Brand in 3 Easy Steps

Updated: January 2021 Professional branding can seem like an overwhelming task. Where does one even start generating branding ideas? In this blog post we will share a simple 3-step approach to building a professional brand and creating a brand that speaks to the hiring manager’s hot buttons. Time flies when you’re busy working a 9-5 …

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The Professional Woman’s Wardrobe Guide

Updated: December 2020 We all know the phrase, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” However, I wouldn’t recommend dressing like the star of Disney on Ice at work if you are hoping to be taken seriously. Sometimes, you just need to dress for the job you actually do have. Our friends …

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The LinkedIn Profile that Landed an Interview in Just 48 Hours

Updated: January 2021 LinkedIn is no longer an optional part of job searching or career development. If you are a working professional (or hoping to be one soon) you must have a LinkedIn profile. Furthermore you must have a profile that is optimized in order to stand out amongst LinkedIn’s millions of members. There are …

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