Have you applied for 2,000 jobs and not heard back from any of them? You are probably a victim of the Numbers Game Mindset. That is, you have been told that finding a new job is a numbers game, so you’re going to apply for anything that you could possibly do. As the post…
Have you been struggling to find a job for weeks, or even months? You’re not alone, and it’s not your imagination. (This is a longer video, but I promise there are helpful tips!)
Looking for a job is one of the most overwhelming things most of us go through, whether you currently have a job or not. To make it feel more manageable, it’s important to know what the good resources are—there’s plenty of bad advice out there! Here are a few I like: A free career…
Can’t find a job search group that meets your needs? Consider starting one yourself! (Or join a job search council: https://www.neversearchalone.org/ )
It can be a little confusing, but essentially there are two answers: in many parts of the world, notably most of Europe, a CV (or curriculum vitae, or simply vitae) is just your resume. It’s one of those linguistic differences that probably came about decades ago—I’ll leave the research up to the etymologists out…
Resumes change over time. How can you stay current so you’re appealing to employers? Resources: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/career-advice-qa https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/resume-format-guide-with-examples https://cultivatedculture.com/resume-scanner/ https://www.jobscan.co/ https://resumeworded.com/
Are you a seasoned professional at the top of your career game? You should update your resume. Why? You might get asked to sit on a board. You might come across a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A local news station might want to interview an expert in your field. And honestly, it’s just a…
Not sure how to start your cover letter? This video will help!
The job search can be so lonely! It’s disheartening enough without the added sense of being the only one looking. The good news is that there are several resources to help you find community while you search. You can find local support on platforms like Meetup and Briefcase Coach Churches, community centers, and even chambers of commerce…
If you’ve Googled cover letters recently, you know that people have Very Strong Opinions about them—you should always write one, you should never write one, you look too old if you attach one, you don’t follow instructions if you do. What a landscape. What’s the real answer? Alas, it’s that… it depends. …