Every job seeker knows they need to sell themselves to the employer. That said, remember that interviews are not only about the employer; they are about whether or not you want to work for them. Preparing questions to ask the interviewer is as impor...

Just as resumes that don’t generate results have the same problems, resumes that resonate with recruiters and employers share commonalities. Effective resumes immediately grab the reader’s attention. They demonstrate what sets that candidate apart f...

While most people think of resumes as employment histories, today’s resumes are marketing tools designed to sell you (the product) to a potential employer (the buyer). They are not boring lists of responsibilities. They are a place to document every...

The biggest mistake you can make with a virtual interview is not taking it seriously. In the past, phone interviews were used primarily for screening. A recruiter or human resources associate called potential candidates to get basic information: are...

Welcome to 2022 Yes, the last two years have been challenging to say the least. But the job market improved in 2021, and 2022 is expected to be even better. Now that the holidays are behind us, it’s time to kick start your 2022 job search. Not tomor...

Do you accept the first salary offered, or do you negotiate? Before starting my own business, I worked for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and international corporations. And during those years, I always accepted the first salary offer. I...

The Great Resignation and an improving economy, which has turned passive lookers into active jobseekers, have increased competition for open positions. That means, if you want to find a new job, you may have to work harder than you have in a decade....

All career professionals, particularly resume writers like me, say that you need to focus on your achievements. The best way to stand out from your competition is to demonstrate your value to employers. That’s true. But even the most compelling resu...

You never know when you’ll find yourself unexpectedly out of work. It’s happened to me more than once. I had a variety of full-time jobs while earning my BA. I’ll never forget the day I lost the job that paid all my bills, including rent. Since I wa...

LinkedIn is your face to the business world. It’s often the place recruiters looking for candidates will meet you. It’s the place recruiters and employers who are impressed with your resume will go to learn more about you. While LinkedIn is consider...