When you have a networking one-on-one during your job search, should you leave behind a resume? Probably not. Usually it’s better to 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 building relationship and [continue reading…]

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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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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Experts agree that networking is the best way to get a great job sooner. If your efforts have been stressful or unsuccessful, maybe you’re missing one of the items below. Use this job search networking checklist to clear roadblocks and get ready for painless networking that really works. Here’s what you’ll need: ◻ A solid [continue reading…]

It’s easy to feel that cover letters are a waste of job seekers’ time. The resume tells everything the employer needs to know, so a letter is just redundant, right? I disagree. Let me suggest a change in how you think about cover letters. Stop thinking the cover letter is all about you. It’s about [continue reading…]