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Last Updated: June, 2022 Keywords are an important part of landing a job. They are critical for attracting interest in your resume, Linkedin profile, and cover letter. They are also a critical part of finding jobs online. There are hundreds of jobs posted to online job boards every day. However, without searching the right keywords,…
This post was updated June 2022 to include the most recent trends and best practices on the topic of writing job interview thank you notes. The interview thank you note is not dead. In fact when used correctly, it can speak volumes of your character AND position you as an ideal candidate for the job…
Last Updated: June 2022 The online job search has become par for the course in terms of how we search for jobs. With thousands of job boards and other online eye-catchers it can be time consuming to try them all. In this post I’ll share my favorite job boards to help you optimize your efficiency…
Summer is synonymous with BBQ, sunshine, and good times for most people, including hiring managers. However, if you’re in the job search and hoping to land a job by the end of the year, summer should also be synonymous with opportunity and increased activity. It’s definitely not the right time to take a mental vacation from…
What’s the first thing you do when you find yourself in the job search? If you’re like most of the job searchers I coach, you update your resume. But a resume update is the worst place to start. Your LinkedIn profile should take priority for a variety of strategic reasons. LinkedIn is one of the…
Landing your first job out of college can be challenging. Companies want someone with experience, but you don’t have experience. For many new graduates, there’s uncertainty about where to start. For others, there’s a lack of experience navigating the job search. All of this can drag out the search, leaving a recent grad discouraged. I’ve…
It’s been a few weeks since your interview and you haven’t heard back. You’re not sure if you’ve been rejected or if you’re moving on. Perhaps the recruiter lost your number? Should you send another follow up email? Maybe a carrier pigeon? Regardless of what’s going on, you’re not sure why you’re not hearing back….
Working effectively with recruiters is a critical part of job search strategy. Recruiters have the power to disclose unadvertised job postings as well as open doors into companies for the right candidate. If you are eager to ramp up your recruiter strategy, it’s worthwhile to know how to work with recruiters. In this post, we’ll…
A solid networking strategy is the best way to land a job quick. Without your network, you will be competing against hundreds of candidates for jobs. You will also be up against ATS-systems designed to send your resume to the trash. Therefore, focus on networking to generate foot-in-the-door opportunities at your dream company. But what…
One of the most challenging and time consuming parts of the job search is resume writing. If handled correctly, resume writing can be a quick and painless job search activity. It can also increase the number of interviews you land. You don’t have to be an expert to write like one, but you do have…
LinkedIn is a platform designed to help professionals with career management. With over 600 million users, LinkedIn is also a hunting ground for recruiters and hiring managers. There are many benefits to being on LinkedIn yet some professionals still resist joining. In this blog post we’ll discuss why LinkedIn is different than other social media…
