The best places to look for a job is your network – that’s how roughly 70% of all jobs get filled (according the US Bureau of Labor Statistics). And studies have also shown it’s usually the friend of a friend who are your best sources for job opportunities. So not your closest associations, but rather […]
Writing with Brevity
Are the readers of your resumes, cover letters, and other job-seeking materials reading, skimming, or ignoring your content? One way to improve engagement is shortening your content. Research has been very consistent over the years that when it comes to writing, shorter paragraphs get more engagement than longer ones. Readers have an immediate visual […]
Maximize Emails You Send to Employers
We all get lots and lots of email and simply don’t read most of it, so here are some quick tips to ensure your most important emails pass the easy-skim test. Accuracy Make sure you have the right address and pay attention if it bounces back. In fact, try to send to more than one […]
Should I Stay or Quit?
Are you working at an office that isn’t so good? Maybe the standard of care is lacking. Perhaps there are safety concerns. Or possibly yours has some internal strife. As such, should you stay or quit? The truth is, there is no easy answer. Quitting might solve one problem, but creates another for you and […]
Spotting a Bad Boss in an Interview
It’s easy to spot a bad boss after you have worked with them for a while. But much harder when you barely met or know them. Add to that, some bad bosses are quite good at faking it around people when they need to. And some can be really nice most of the time but […]
Translating Your Skills for a Career Transition
So you want to make a career transition, but don’t know how to articulate that in your cover letter, resume, and interviews? How do you create a bridge for potential employers, between your past and what you are capable of? In reality, it’s not much different than doing what you would do to change jobs […]