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Updating your LinkedIn Profile: 5 Quick Tips

April 20, 2013 / Laura / LinkedIn, Networking, Social Media

You may have heard that using LinkedIn is important for today’s job search, but have not been back since you first created your profile. If your LinkedIn profile has been collecting dust, follow these quick tips for a little spring cleaning. Update Your Headline. If your headline just has your job title, company, or something […]

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Ace the Job Interview: Learn the STAR Method!

April 5, 2013 / Laura / Interviewing

Behavioral interviewing is common in many fields. Questions are usually asked in ways like, “Tell me about a time when…” or “Describe a situation in which…” These questions are perfect for telling a story to showcase your value to the employer. The STAR method (which stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result) can help you create […]

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3 Resume Red Flags

March 20, 2013 / Laura / Format, Resume

Prospective employers may spend as little as ten seconds looking at your resume to make an assessment of your abilities and to match those abilities to their job opening.  In those ten seconds they do not read every word on the resume! Instead, employers look at the overall format – is it easy to read? […]

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5 Steps for a Successful Job Fair Experience

February 15, 2013 / Laura / Job Fair, Networking, Resume

While you will need a strong resume for any job fair, don’t forget – attending a job fair is not just about submitting your resume. It’s about socializing and networking with the representatives of the companies and showing off your communication skills. In order to do those things confidently, you MUST do your homework in […]

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Cover Letter Ideas

January 15, 2013 / Laura / Cover Letter
Cover Letter

Many job seekers believe the cover letter is one of the more difficult pieces of the job search. Most people, by now, understand at least the basics of a resume. But a cover letter is very different: it is your chance to explain why you fit the position– in your own words. So, where do […]

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