Job Application Tips

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Whatever the stage of your career, you may be finding new professional associations to join from time to time. Association memberships and conferences are a time and cost investment and should be [...]

Many candidates view preparing a strong job application and submitting it online as the final step of the process. They have put time into the application, and now they wait for a response. If [...]

When events like Covid-19 or other economic fluctuations destabilize your work trajectory, take a moment to reflect on your actions and strategies, instead of dwelling too much on uncertainty and [...]