Is LinkedIn Premium Worth the Cost?
When so many hiring managers and recruiters use LinkedIn to locate potential candidates, you want to make sure your LinkedIn profile is fully optimized. And when you have spent so much time filling in every section, you may wonder if the cost to upgrade to the premium version of LinkedIn is worth the benefits you […]
Breaking the Career Transition Process Into Manageable Action Steps
Many of us, myself included, can find it difficult to tackle a task or project because we have it in our heads that it is all or nothing. Sometimes “all” is so big and scary we find 100 other things to do instead. Here are some things I have found myself doing to avoid starting […]
Career Transition: 5 Important Resume Tips
To best sell yourself to any employer, a strong, relevant resume is key. When transitioning to a completely different industry, it can be difficult to figure out how to show the employer that your previous experience is valuable. Luckily, you have a few different options. Play Up Your Education: If you decided to go back to […]
How to Build Your Reference List
If you’re starting a job search, you probably haven’t given much thought to your references. Most likely, you’ve focused on your resume, networking, interview skills, and what to wear to the interview. But regardless of how good your resume is or how skillfully you interview, your references can make or break your chances of landing […]
Get Interviews: Avoid These Common Resume Pitfalls
Improve your job search results by avoiding these common resume pitfalls: Trying to Be All Things Choosing a focus can seem limiting! Review effective marketing campaigns (remember, your resume is a marketing tool), and you will consistently find cohesive, compelling messaging. Even at a career fair, your resume must present a focused picture of your […]