A bad fit with company culture can make a great job a miserable job. So do your homework and identify companies that have a mission that you can agree with and that treat their employees in the way you want to be treated. Remember, in every interaction, just as the hiring manager is interviewing you […]
As a professional resume writer, I help many job seekers craft effective documents for their job search. But one of the most difficult aspects of a job search is the interview. There are many different suggestions for managing anxiety; below are several suggestions that I offer my clients to help manage anxiety and stress during […]
I have worked with a variety of very experienced resume writing and career coaching professionals throughout my career. And the other day, one of them pointed out that the business card with a “mini resume” on the reverse side is coming back in style. So I wanted to discuss this new/old idea. First, this networking […]
If you are on the hunt for experience in your field as a student, you will quickly find that many internships are unpaid. While taking an unpaid internship can seem like a stressful idea while in school, in some situations, an unpaid internship could be the right choice for you. Hidden Opportunities First, consider the […]
It is time to begin your job hunt, but where do you begin? Utilizing career search websites, it is simple to create a list of opportunities to apply to. Depending on your career goals, there are a wide variety of career search websites to put to use. LinkedIn With LinkedIn, you can browse job opportunities […]
As a student, it can be difficult to find opportunities in your prospective field to gain experience while you are still learning. Internships are designed for students to gain crucial experience before graduating with a degree. The biggest question for many interns is where that experience fits on the resume. Does it go under a […]
Once you’ve walked the stage, celebrated with friends and family, and received your diploma in the mail – now what? If you are a recent college grad, you have a few different options to decide on your next step. Graduate School. Depending on your field, it may be a smart option to consider graduate school. […]