5 Quick Tips to Refresh Your LinkedIn Profile
Using LinkedIn is important for today’s job search. If you haven’t been back since you first created your profile or your LinkedIn profile has been collecting dust, follow these quick tips for a little “spring” cleaning. 1: Update Your Headline If your headline just has your job title, company, or something vague like “student” it’s […]
Compensating for Employment Gaps
How do you compensate on your resume for a gap in employment? Naturally hiring managers want to see consistency; they want to see a professional history that does not contain employment gaps. Things happen though; there are personal and professional situations that sometimes come up—things that are beyond your control. So, what do you do […]
3 Ways You May Be Networking Wrong
Whether you are actively looking for a job or not, networking is valuable. If you believe building your network doesn’t bring any value to your career, then there’s a chance you may be doing it wrong. I’m sure you know by now that having a solid LinkedIn profile is one of the most effective ways […]
How to Write the Perfect Post Interview Letter
Now that you have aced your interview, it’s time to send out a thank you letter. Whether it’s your first interview or you are an interview veteran, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about your letter options. Although the content of your letter is up to you, here are a few definite do’s and don’ts for […]
Job Search Networking: Make Your Network Work for You
Networking is the art of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships. Frequently when I coach people who are in a job search and we discuss networking within the context of job search, many will say “Does that really work?” Like anything else, networking requires a bit of practice and finesse, but if done correctly, networking […]