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Writing a cover letter that captures hiring manager attention, is truly a science. Knowing what information to include as well as where and how is important. If you’re not feeling confident in your ability to wow hiring managers with your cover letter, you’ll want to check out the latest in best practices and trends. While it’s important …
11 Common Cover Letter Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemRead More
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 is the place …
Cover Letter Example and Step by Step Writing GuideRead More
One of the most common questions I get from job seekers is regarding the necessity of a cover letter. Job seekers are always hopeful that the ease of online applications has somehow eliminated the need for cover letters. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The cover letter plays a critical role in the application process, …
How to Write an Effective Cover Letter Using the Latest TrendsRead More
Strategic networking is critical to any job search and strategic networking with recruiters should be at the top of your list! Whether you love or hate working with recruiters, you can’t deny their power as gatekeepers for un-posted job openings. If you don’t believe me, you’ll want to spend some time getting clear on the …
3 Linkedin Recruiter Groups Every Professional Should Join [Online Networking Checklist]Read More
Job search strategy and long-term career planning are incomplete without a robust recruiter strategy. All too often, I see my clients make the deadly mistake of neglecting to connect or work with recruiters. As a former executive recruiter, seeing how top talent was selected, I thought it was important to expose the world of recruiting …
4 Dangerous Myths You’re Buying Into That are Killing Your CareerRead More
It’s summer time and the worst part of summer is not the oppressive heat, but rather the fact that it really doesn’t last that long. Your kids are out of school and if you’ve been a stay-at-home parent, you are likely enjoying these two quick months with your kids before they start school. Like many …
How to Get Your Resume Ready for Workforce Re-entryRead More
Resume formatting can make or break your chances of landing an interview. It’s likely that at some point in your career you’ll need to decide whether to use a functional, chronological, or hybrid resume format. If you’re like so many other job seekers I work with, you are just not sure which format is the …
3 Types of Resume Formats and How to Choose the Best One for YouRead More
Knowing your strengths and how to communicate them is extremely important in moving your career forward. You must be able to confidently speak to your unique value on paper and in person if you want to stand out from the competition. However, this happens to be one of those areas where many professionals struggle. Without …
Leveraging Your Strengths to Get Unstuck and Create Career WinsRead More
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 happy hours or out-of-office meals with the team in a work culture where socialization and work-life balance often go to the …
Navigate Office Dining & Drinking Like a Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]Read More
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 a fact that …
Linkedin is probably the most valuable tool there is for your job search, networking, career path research and ability to be found for life-changing opportunities. In my work preparing AmeriCorps groups around the country, for their transition from National Service into the working world, one Linkedin feature I highly recommend is Linkedin Groups. Linkedin Groups are …
21 Linkedin Groups Every AmeriCorps Member Should Belong ToRead More
So you’re a business leader. A great one, for sure! You know how to establish, develop, and motivate teams. You are able to create great business strategies that generate millions in new revenue and expand the reach of the organization. You make things happen at your company. However, you struggle with the task of putting …
Executive Resume Writing 101 [What Every Exec Needs to Know]Read More
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