“Besides getting several paper cuts in the same day or receiving the news that someone in your family has betrayed you to your enemies, one of the most unpleasant experiences in life is a job interview.” —Daniel Handler (a.k.a Lemony Snicket), The Carnivorous Carnival To say that job interviews are challenging is putting it mildly. Among many […]
“I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word.” Emily Dickinson’s simple sentence was likely not written in reference to career development, but it still serves as a good lesson to keep in mind through the process of creating a resume. For example, the resume keywords you choose are incredibly important in […]
More than 50 percent of Americans are unhappy at work, according to Forbes. Low pay, meaningless duties, and personality conflicts with superiors are just a few of the reasons that contribute to a vastly unsatisfied workforce. If you’re one of the millions who have said “I hate my job” and want to do something about it, read […]
Whether you call it autumn or fall, the year’s third season has nearly arrived. This is a time of harvest—the time to reap the benefits of what was so carefully sowed back in the spring. But if you’re a job seeker, it can be hard to stay motivated as the sunlight leaves us again. Use […]
“The medical field.” It’s only three words long, but the phrase encompasses hundreds of different occupations and a rapidly growing employment sector of the American economy. With such a vast array of specialized positions available in medicine, job seekers must ask and answer the following question: What should go on professional medical resumes? Start with this neatly bisected list […]
While the summer heat hasn’t quite let up as August is coming to a close, there is a sure sign of fall on the horizon: students heading back to school. Educational professions are a common vocational choice in my family. From college professors to elementary school teachers, I am surrounded by incredible passion for learning and […]
Keywords. Skills. Proper resume fonts. Measurable results. There are many components that a resume absolutely must have in this age of applicant tracking systems (ATS). With so much energy spent on content, it’s easy to forget about the importance of presenting that content through a solid resume layout. When asked by Huff Post Business to identify […]
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. “ —Nelson Mandela “You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude. ” —Eleanor Roosevelt “When people are ready to, they change. You can’t make them change if they don’t want to, just like when they do want to, you can’t […]
It’s happened to each of us. You’re at a party, networking, on a date, or even at an interview. You extend your hand to meet a contact, excited about the possibilities associated with this new person— —and get a weak, listless handshake. Even if only for a split second, your attention shifts to the handshake and not the person behind […]