A Networking Bio: Why Use One?

Let’s say you’re doing an informational interview. Should you leave behind a resume? Nope – leave a networking bio instead. Why? Offering a resume may make your networking partner feel pressured, as if though you’re imposing on them to find you a job. Focus on developing relationships and sharing information; you’re not applying for a [continue reading…]

What to Do If You Hate Your New Job

What should you do if you hate your new job? Maybe you’ve already tried to address the situation, but nothing has worked. How long should you stick around? And how will this affect your resume and interviews as you look for a new job?

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How to Write an Interview Thank-you Note that Gets You Hired

Done well, a post-interview follow-up note does more than just say “thank you.” It helps you get the job. How can an interview follow-up email make that much difference? By reminding them why you’re the right person for the job. Can they have forgotten this so soon, the day after the interview? Sure, especially if they [continue reading…]

When Your Real Job Experience Looks Fake on the Resume

Recently I heard of a job seeker being rejected for a job because the recruiter thought one of the employers he’d listed didn’t really exist. The work experience was real, but  here’s the rub: even real job experience can look fake on a resume.

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What to Do When Laid Off from Work

Being laid off from a job is something that happens to most of us sooner or later. It’s not a reflection on you; it’s a fact of modern life. Here are the steps you need to take to recover and to prepare for a successsful transition.

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