Skip the Fluff – What Hiring Managers Are Looking for and How to Demonstrate You Can Offer It
Job searches are exciting, but making sure your resume catches a hiring manager’s eye isn’t always easy. Along with understanding what they’re looking for, you need to ensure that you showcase your ability to deliver what hiring managers are after. Often, that seems like an incredibly challenging task. Fortunately, you can expedite your job search […]
The Downfalls of Inflating Your Job Experience
Many candidates believe that slight exaggerations on their resumes aren’t a big deal. Some justify it by thinking that other job seekers are inflating their job experience, so not doing it would mean falling behind the competition. Others exaggerate their capabilities or job titles because they feel they’re a strong candidate for the new role […]
6 Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Job Hunt
Hunting for a new job is time-consuming and often emotionally and mentally taxing. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make the process less intimidating and easier to manage. Here are six tips for making the most out of your job search. 1. Create a Job Search Schedule Having a schedule that outlines when […]
Leveraging Your Resume for Automated Screening
Few things frustrated job seekers as much as having the skills and experience required for a position but not landing any interviews with their resume. It leads to a lot of self-doubt, leaving candidates wondering what they’re doing wrong. Fortunately, the answer is sometimes simple; you’re not making it past the automated screening. When a […]
Start the New Year with a Refined Elevator Pitch
Elevator pitches are quick synopses of what you bring to the table as a professional. While they’re classically used while networking – allowing you to effectively introduce yourself to a new contact – elevator pitches also play a role in job interviews. In many cases, icebreaker interview questions like “Tell me about yourself” are the […]
Showing Off Your Projects on Your Resume
When writing a resume, many candidates assume that listing their work experience is the only way to showcase their capabilities. However, including personal projects on your application is an option, and it’s a smart choice if you want to highlight skills acquired through those endeavors. Ensuring you choose the right projects and list them correctly […]
