Job Search Tips

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 [...]

If you are anticipating a change in your career, it is a great time to reflect on your past and future work achievements and styles. Perhaps it has been a while since you had to look for a new [...]

You may have read multiple suggestions by career professionals to prioritize networking in your job search and try to be the referred candidate (as opposed to applying online). Both approaches [...]

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 & [...]