Job Search Tips

Job applications take time, and the job offer is not guaranteed. To use your energy productively, think about job applications as networking opportunities. Before you apply for a job, you want to [...]

Some of the documents in your career portfolio are self-evident: your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. You probably tweak your resume as necessary and write cover letters from [...]

Unemployment, particularly when not related to your performance, can be destabilizing. A layoff is best weathered if you have a plan to mitigate its impact even before it happens. Let’s review [...]

Interview as a business partner, not a job seeker. Network as a subject matter expert, not a job seeker. If you have not networked regularly recently or feel unsure about where to start, let’s [...]

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 & [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]