Online presence is crucial for job seekers, since recruiters routinely research and even source candidates through web searches. Social media platforms like LinkedIn are part of the equation. But do you need a personal website as well? A slew of articles in publications like Business Insider, Money Magazine and Forbes have answered a resounding “yes.” [continue reading…]

Are you thinking of leaving the business world to for a nonprofit career? How does your corporate experience translate to a nonprofit job? Some occupations require no translation: administrative assistant, accountant, human relations manager. Others may seem less obviously transferable, like sales, marketing or business development skills. How are your skills relevant in the nonprofit [continue reading…]

Think your activities on LinkedIn won’t be seen by your employer because you’ve got Activity Updates switched off? Think again. I don’t want to spread fear about LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a great tool that can be used safely even in a “stealth job search.” However, too many job seekers think that setting the “Notify Your [continue reading…]

Some of the trickiest job interview questions are the ones about your weaknesses. Questions like these can make you feel a little paranoid! “What is your biggest weakness in your work?” “What are three areas in which your supervisor wants/wanted you to improve?” “What’s your growing edge – what do you wish you could do [continue reading…]

A friend recently shared a funny post about some strange statements found in cover letters, and I thought I’d pass them along – in the spirit of learning. I am sicking and entry-level position. This unwell sentence reminds us that the automated spelling and grammar checkers in Microsoft Word and in your email program are [continue reading…]