If your online social media presence isn’t up to par, you could be losing out on many job opportunities. According to a recent survey from recruiting platform Jobvite, 93% of hiring managers will review a candidate’s social media profiles before Read More
Category Archives: resume
How to Make Your Resume Shine and Stand Out to Employers
When you apply for a job, your resume is the golden key that determines whether you get to the next steps of the hiring process. No matter how qualified of a candidate you are, or how top notch your interview Read More
Still No Interviews? 4 Job Search Blunders to End Now
When job searching, there is a lot of work to do before you even have an interview. You are armed with the pressure of creating resumes and cover letters, navigating online job applications, and keeping track of communication with Read More
Robots in the Way? How to Get Past Resume Screening Software
As resume screening software (also known as applicant tracking systems) becomes more and more advanced, optimizing your resume to get past this software can become a challenge. You want your resume to win over the robots, but you don’t want Read More
Reviewing Resumes? Use This Resume Screening Checklist
Reviewing resumes can be a daunting task for hiring managers that don’t have much experience. When you are hiring for a new position, you won’t have time to thoroughly read hundreds of resumes. The key is to quickly identify Read More
Find and Hire a Career Counselor That Will Make a Difference
For many professionals, there comes a time when outside help is needed for career guidance. Maybe you are seeking job search advice in finding the perfect role, need help in moving up the corporate ladder, or want to start Read More
Gaps in Your Employment History? Here’s How to Explain Them
Having gaps in your employment history can be a source of stress and anxiety for any job seeker. But you aren’t alone in this predicament, and if you approach the situation correctly, your skills and value as an employee will Read More