Recent US research suggests that an online job posting receives on average 250 applications, and the job search duration can range between 4 to 8 months. Job search and preparation are certainly [...]

Government applications often require you to fill out a specific questionnaire. To make sure your application meets the requirements, follow the instructions and format very carefully, aligning [...]

We know from research that hiring managers and recruiters skim resumes in about 6-10 seconds. To ensure that your resume is highly readable, consider the following suggestions: Fonts & [...]

Many large companies (200+ employees) use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) – software that scans, sorts, and tracks candidates applying for various roles to help recruiters narrow down the [...]

Congratulations. You were invited to a job interview. Out of 100-300 applicants, your resume stood out to the hiring managers and they selected you among 4-6 other people for the next step. [...]

Whether you are a self-employed consultant or a job seeker applying for full-time work, the exchanges you have with your prospects and potential employers are your way of building relationships [...]

While the pandemic may not be the ideal time to request raises, knowing how to prepare for such conversations with your boss is useful when the timing is right. It is very likely that unless you [...]

LinkedIn is an important tool for networking, marketing, and landing job interviews. It is no secret that employers cross-check candidates and look at their social media. One way to use LinkedIn [...]

If you need to write a message for business, be it an email, a white paper, or a text for the web, you want it to get you the desired response. Writing takes time and effort. To make sure that [...]

Validating your experiences with cover letters and LinkedIn recommendations is expected in the workplace. While modern resumes do not include a list of references, nor the phrase “references [...]