Landing a job and excelling in your career takes more than a stellar resume and a track record of solid performance. It’s also about how people see you, AKA your personal brand. What are you known for or what do you have in-depth knowledge about? Are you the “go-to” on a particular subject? Having a …
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If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re wondering how to “pass” a job interview. Or, in other words, how to kill it during an interview and get the job. Well, believe it or not, most of the tried and true interview tips are tried and true for a reason. They work! But why do …
When it comes to the job search, there’s plenty of competition. While tailoring your cover letter and resume helps you stand out, having a solid professional network can be crucial to securing an offer. So, what is networking? Networking is an important tool to use throughout your career. Whether you’re beginning from scratch or strengthening …
While official numbers from the U.S. Labor Department suggest the job market is still white-hot, there are signs an economic downturn is coming. But whether the Great Resignation continues or a new recession takes hold, job seekers can benefit from knowing what hiring managers are (and aren’t) looking for during the recruitment process. We rounded …
Applying for a job can feel like a long, drawn-out process. You attach your resume. You copy all the information it contains into the application form on an employer’s website for the umpteenth time. Can you at least skip a cover letter? Not necessarily. While there’s still debate on whether you should submit a cover …
Knowing how to get work experience when you’ve never worked before can feel like a paradox. You need job skills to get hired, but you also need a job to build those skills. What are your options? While many students look to internships to get their first professional work experience, internships can be highly competitive …
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Your college internship, that retail job you worked in high school, your personal side project from a few years ago — do all of these go on your resume? What’s considered outdated? How far back should your resume go? We spoke with experts to find out how to keep your resume as up-to-date as possible …
A resume summarizes your professional work history and achievements and is the primary document you’ll use during your job search. As you’re writing your resume, you may wonder what the best skills to put on a resume are to help you land the job. Do you list all your skills or just a few of …
When applying for a job, you should use a combination of hard and soft skills to convince the recruiter you’re the right fit. But what are hard skills vs. soft skills? Hard skills are measurable and are often specific to the job or industry. Meanwhile, soft skills are typically vague and apply to more professions. …
Whether you’re applying for an internship, a summer job, or your first post-college role, you may have wondered how long a resume should be. Some advice says a resume should always be one-page long and no longer. Other experts claim a resume can be two pages long some of the time but never one-and-a-half pages …
