Author Archive: AdminTelework
Pamela La Gioia is a resume writer and LinkedIn profile expert. She is also a pioneer in remote work, and has been researching and writing about remote work since the early 1990's. You can follow her on LinkedIn, for resume tips, LinkedIn insight, and general career help.
How to Identify an Employment Scam and Protect Yourself During Your Job Hunt
Sophisticated employment scams are on the rise, and scammers are now targeting experienced, educated professionals in the prime of their careers. By posing as recruiters, scammers use elaborate methods, including fake job postings and emails that appear to be from reputable job search websites to lure in their victims. Here’s what you need to […]
Recruiter Ghosting is at an All-Time High. Here’s What Job Candidates Should–and Shouldn’t–Do About It
Getting ignored by recruiters during a job search is demoralizing. The job search and application process is hard enough with its ups and downs. One minute, you might feel happy and hopeful when you hear about a great job opening. The next, you feel confused and disappointed when you don’t hear back from the recruiter […]
How To Rescue a Bad Interview: Catching the Signs and Bouncing Back When An Interview Starts To Sink
Most people don’t realize an interview has gone wrong until too late. Further, they don’t have a plan in place to turn back the clock when they sense an interview going under. Candidate Cathy and Recruiter Ronesha seem to be riding the same wave: their personalities click, their conversation is comfortable, and they even […]
The Likability Factor: A Complete Guide to Making a Great First Impression and Boosting Your Job Interview Success
Candidate likability and its influence on hiring decisions, is something recruiters don’t like to talk about, and organizations may flat out deny. But despite the use of objective scoring systems, many hiring decisions are still based on feelings. Likability and interview success: How likability influences decision making How instant judgments happen What makes a […]
Show Me the Money! Four Key Things to Know Before Talking About Salary In a Job Interview
Are you ready to talk about salary in your next interview? Learn how to prepare yourself for salary negotiations–and win! When it involves salary, US companies are still lagging behind–and dragging their behinds–on pay transparency. And, when it comes to supporting or enforcing it, lawmakers aren’t moving fast enough, either. No matter how […]
The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Next Job Interview (Even When You’re Still Employed)
Acing your next interview now means that, should you need (or want) to find a new job tomorrow, you have covered all your bases. If you’re happily employed, particularly in today’s job market, you have much for which to be grateful. Aside from the obvious reasons, you also have the perfect opportunity to set […]
Resume Core Competencies — How to Make Them Count!
For many professionals, core competencies are just a part of who they are. This can make it difficult to express them on their resumes. . Professionals at mid- and advanced-stages of their careers are expected to have proficiencies relevant to their fields. “Core competencies,” as they’re often called, refer to high levels of proficiencies individuals […]
11 Bad Remote Work Habits to Kick to the Curb Now!
Are you letting bad work from home habits ruin what should be a positive work experience for you and your family? Here is expert advice on how to keep them from destroying your productivity and career. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 27.6 million people today work from their homes. This […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Working Remotely
The New Year is upon us! Happy New Year! If you’re like many people, you’re preparing a few resolutions for the new year. Some might be personal, others may involve your health, while others are finance related. Last year I set some goals, and I want to check in to see I’ve made […]
Professional Side Gigs to Keep Your Skills (and Resume) Sharp
Recently laid off and want to keep your skills current and avoid big gaps in your resume? Here are 45 “side hustle” platforms just for professionals. When you think about the gig economy, what images come to mind? Drivers racing to deliver groceries or lunches? Or couriers weaving in and out of traffic? […]