7 Surprising Things You Can Put on Your Resume

Can you put your citizenship on a resume? Testimonials? Hobbies? If it makes you look good, there’s usually a good way to include it.

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Informational Interviews: 10 Tips for Job Search Success

Informational interviewing can be an amazingly effective tool to help you find a job. Of course, you need to do it right! In a previous post I discussed why it’s a great thing to do: because it can lead to opportunities and offers as well relationships and information. You may also want to read my [continue reading…]

How to Diagnose What’s Wrong with Your Job Search

Does your resume seem to disappear as soon as it leaves your computer? Do employers ghost you after interviews? Maybe it’s time for a checkup: What’s wrong with your job search?

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Testimonials in Your Resume #2: The Blurb Block

Social proof can be your job search superpower! If you’ve read my previous post on using testimonials in your resume, you’ve discovered that a well chosen LinkedIn recommendation, customer kudo or glowing quote from a performance evaluation can boost the appeal and credibility of your resume. Here’s an additional innovation: the blurb block.

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What’s a Good Number of LinkedIn Connections?

The standard answer is “it depends,” but for most job seekers I think a good number of LinkedIn connections is “lots.” How many is “lots,” and what will that do for you? Read on.

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