Often I hear from job seekers who need to get a job ASAP, have a wide range of skills, and thus are willing to work in various areas. “I could do either customer service, bookkeeping or event coordination,” they might say. “I want a resume that doesn’t narrow my options.” Unfortunately, an unfocused resume will [continue reading…]

Recently I decided to search Twitter for posts containing the words “job interview.” Of the first three posts I read, two were job seekers celebrating their upcoming interview with language like “F— yeah!” or saying they were so thrilled that they claimed to have, uh, lost control of their bodily functions. Another was so raunchy [continue reading…]

A large proportion of job openings are never advertised online. This is true at all levels–for line, managerial and executive roles–and across most industries. These unadvertised jobs are often known as the “hidden job market.” To access these opportunities you need to be known to an insider, either by chance or by making yourself known [continue reading…]