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Job Search Advice
Turn the job description into your competitive advantage with these 4 lessons learned I learned after working with thousands of recruiters.
After a layoff, it's hard to know what to do. This worked for me. These 4 questions helped me figure out what to do next in my career.
You can use this job search tactic on any job posting website to see what jobs are being posted. At a glance, you can also see what industries are still hiring.
If you are going to spend time writing a LinkedIn profile, make sure you update the profile photo.
My answer to, "tell me about yourself. Walk me through your resume."
How do you create a memorable business card? Make sure you're starting a conversation, not just sharing contact details.
Conferences don't have to be an overwhelming experience with these networking hacks for introverts.
What do you mean Facebook wants to be the blue-collar LinkedIn? My view on the trends that work against this theory.
Advice on building your personal brand, which feels weird to say.
My take on job search advice. Minus the cliches.
I just don't get it. It's almost condescending, if you ask me. Watching recruiters ask questions like "what's the candidate experience really like?" I saw three just this week, in fact. Like no one has ever been a candidate before. Funny enough, that's probably the reality for a lot of people. We've bounced from job to […]
Why it's about time recruiting and HR professionals get out of the office.
Why understanding your unconscious biases is good for you and your workplace.
Why being born with privilege is a call to action, not a call for hate.
If you're automating "thank you" messages on Twitter, just stop. I'll even show you how.
Goal setting isn't that hard, as long as you take this step.
Advice on visible tattoos and getting a job.
Why is ok to disappear mid-process on candidates?
The "don't" list for a great presentation.
A cover letter hack that's so easy a caveman could do it. Plus, it'll make you look really smart.
It's not ok to slander your employer because in the end, you chose them. Choose a better job.
Advice on the LinkedIn profile photos you should never use while you're looking for a job.
What does a recruiter really want to see in the 6 seconds they look at your resume?
Who is accountable for the worst managers? And what can we do to make them better?
Advice every job seeker should know before negotiating their salary.