Job seekers, understandably, almost all hate the process of searching for a new job. The process can be dehumanizing, is almost always filled with far more rejections than acceptances, and job applications often seem to disappear into a black hole …
For as long as people have been searching for jobs, some of those people have understandably complained about employers refusing to hire them because they have no experience yet the only way to get experience is to get hired.
What …
Here’s a sad fact.
Most people are still writing 20th century resumes.
Back in high school or college, someone showed you how to write one and you have never changed it up. Well, just like big hair isn’t in fashion …
Your resume is the primary part of your job application. It’ll likely be one of the first (if not the first) pieces of the puzzle that prospective employers review when they’re considering you as a candidate for an open role.
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Putting together a resume takes time and effort, whether you’re starting from scratch or revamping a resume for a new job or a total career change.
It’s tough to know when you’re done with your resume—and ready to send it …
Have you ever wondered what happens after you submit your resume?
Join Lauren McGoodwin, the Founder and CEO of Career Contessa for a deep-dive behind the scenes.
As a former recruiter at Hulu, she’ll help you understand:
How Applicant Tracking …
You’ve likely heard that your resume and LinkedIn profile should mimic each other.
For instance, the position titles and years you held them should be the same on both mediums. If they don’t correspond, employers will wonder if you’re hiding …
What job skills do you need to do a role well? It depends on what career path you choose. Maybe you’ll need coding skills to be a software engineer or attention to detail to be an editor. Every career path …
In the dynamic landscape of job seeking, your resume serves as your gateway to unlocking career opportunities. Visualize it as your passport to your ideal job, stamped with the latest trends and innovations. For executives and senior professionals navigating today’s …
We all have questions. Asking questions is one of the best ways for us to learn. And some questions just never seem to go away as much as they shift from being asked by one person to another. For example, …
