Un-Ghost Yourself!
You’ve had a great conversation with a recruiter or employer, but then you hear nothing. What can you do? How often should you reach back out to them? Watch here for tips!
Ghosted by an employer?
Have you ever been ghosted by a workplace? It’s a terrible feeling! You have a nice conversation with an employer or a recruiter and you’re feeling good. You’re excited about the possibility of a job—sometimes you’ve even gotten an offer. And then… silence. What the heck? The truth is, this happens all too…
Fancy Resume Not Required!
Have you been tempted to use one of those super-slick resume formats on Canva? DON’T DO IT! Here are some basic resume tips that will always steer you right.
July Career Tip: How to Find Remote Jobs
Are you one of the many people now looking for a work-from-home job? A lot of us have adjusted to this new way of life and realized there are some things we don’t want to give up: a commute-free day, home-cooked lunches, the freedom to take the dog on a walk just because you need…
Get Ready for the Interview Itself!
Now that you’ve done your research about what to expect from the interview, who the employer is, and what you bring to them, it’s time to get ready for the interview itself. Interviews most typically follow a basic format: warming up, the serious questions, and wrapping up. Don’t dismiss any of these as unimportant, though! …
Get ready for your interviews!
Well, here we are in late May of 2021. The economy is showing signs of recovery but things are still tough. But, as always, I like to focus on what we can change instead of what we can’t, and the good news is that we talked about resumes last week, so yours should be in…
How to Use LinkedIn in Your Job Search
Now that you have a lovely profile built for yourself, you can start using it to help you in your job-search. If you’re actively looking for something new and aren’t going to get grief from a current employer, you can easily add an “open to work” banner to your photo. To do that, just…
How to use LinkedIn
Everyone says you should use LinkedIn, and depending on your industry, it can play a huge role in your job search. But how can you make the best use of the dang thing? First off, I always say not to bother with Premium. Just create a free account for yourself and throw some content…
How’s your resume?
I know, I know, this topic seems done to death. Google “resume basics” and you’ll thousands of results, but how on earth are you supposed to know who the writers are and whether you can trust their advice? I’m here to help! I actually read up on this stuff for funsies, and follow the…
Finding a job is a bit like dating
I know that’s corny, but hear me out. First off, there is no such thing as an inherently good job, just as there’s no single person who’s good to date. Some people like active, outdoorsy jobs and some prefer to work indoors. Some want lots of human interaction and some want as little as possible. …