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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 […]
Recently laid off and want to keep your skills current and avoid big gaps in your resume? Here are 48 side side gig 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? […]
Talking about yourself under pressure is enough to make anyone freeze. Here’s help to answer a few of the more difficult interview questions. We’ll probably never enjoy being interviewed for a job. In fact, three questions, in particular, are at the top of the Most Dreaded Job Interview Questions list. To help you ace them, […]
“Resume buzzwords have two major problems. First, everyone uses them, so they’re not going to help you stand out. More importantly? They’re vague, and don’t really tell hiring managers anything about your qualifications.” SmartRecruiters.com In today’s job market, you have only a few options that will ensure you land an interview: being born […]
Do you really need a resume summary? Yes, you do! Studies have shown over half of recruiter-scanned resumes were disregarded for missing a professional summary statement. In this post: What is a Resume Summary? How a resume summary helps your interview chances. Why resumes lack professional summary statements. Writing a resume summary. Trends […]
Remote work is more popular than ever, but getting employers on board still isn’t easy. Here are the top reasons some managers are resistant to letting employees work from home. Managers are afraid of being seen as unfair. Managers think working from home makes collaboration difficult. Managers believe communication will be too challenging. […]
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 […]
How to Create a Job Seeker Brand to Land the Job You Want
“For better or worse, in today’s world everyone is a brand. Whether you’re applying for a job, asking for a promotion, or writing a dating profile, your success will depend on getting others to recognize your value. So you need to get comfortable marketing yourself.” Harvard Business Review You’ve been laid off. Whether 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 Job Seeker’s Complete Guide to Building an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile (Part II)
In Part I of creating an exceptional job seeker LinkedIn profile, we talked about the purpose of having a LinkedIn profile and what makes a profile engaging. We talked about the importance of your photo, and also how crucial having the right tagline is to attract recruiters. Then we covered the About section and […]
Your LinkedIn Profile: The Complete Guide to Creating an Exceptional Job Seeker Profile (Part I)
Is your LinkedIn profile working for you? Or are you buried in the sea of 800 million other members when a recruiter does a candidate search? Next up! The Job Seeker’s Complete Guide to Building an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile, Part II Even if you’re happily employed at the moment, having a healthy LinkedIn […]
