Are LinkedIn Recommendations Important and Useful? Yes and Yes!

Are LinkedIn recommendations important? My answer is a resounding Yes! In this conversation, fellow job search coach Marc Miller and I explain exactly how these comments from your contacts can power your job search in many ways, by… …providing clear evidence of hard-to-prove skills, …improving your LinkedIn search rankings, …presenting you as someone who maintains [continue reading…]

Job Offer Rescinded after Acceptance?

Can a job offer be rescinded when you’ve already said yes? You bet it can! I have a client whose job offer was rescinded after acceptance, without cause. He had already quit his job; now he’s unemployed due to this employer’s callous decision. Is that fair? I certainly don’t think so! Is it legal? Yes, [continue reading…]

How to Interview for a Contract Position through an Agency

Is the interview process different when the role is temporary? Yes, and you’re more likely to be successful if you understand the differences. Here’s how to interview for a contract position and get paid what you deserve.

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Do AI Interview Prep Tools Work?

Can artificial intelligence help you ace your next job interview? In this post I’ll give you my expert take—as an interview coach, not an AI guru!—on how to use AI to prepare for an interview, including my notes on five well-known AI interview prep tools.

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5 Reasons Your Resume Fell into a Black Hole

You’ve sent your resume out for a dozen jobs this month, but it seems like it’s disappearing into another dimension because you aren’t getting calls. Sound familiar?

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