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Your Personal Pitch A personal pitch is your way of giving someone a concise overview of your experience and skills as a candidate. You...

Are you about to start a job search or are you in the midst of looking for a new job? If you are considering waiting to start your job or...

It is hard to escape those moments in life when you are feeling incredibly nervous. Even if we plan ahead and rehearse, our body’s...

From resume screening tools to Robot Vera, an AI-based software technology that helps recruit and hire humans, it’s safe to say that the...

Think the interview is the first step to landing your next job? Think again. Most jobs start with a phone call; either with a recruiter,...

When I finished grad school and first started my job search, it actually felt exciting. I envisioned myself landing a high-powered job...

When you want to get a new job, sprucing up your resume is the first step to the job application process. Your resume is a convenient...

When you’re preparing for a job interview, many things go through your mind. Most of them involve what you need to say and the questions...

A cover letter is, it’s an incredibly helpful tool when it comes to justifying your candidacy for different positions. You can only fit...

I Haven’t Heard Back In 3 Days! Whoa, whoa easy there.  This is one of the most common mistakes I see from job applicants. I understand...

Ok, now we’ve got the in. Our influencer passed along our resume to HR and they reached out to set up a phone screen. Once we get past...

Know Your Role (And Find It!) The first step is having a solid idea of the specific role you are looking for, down to the company and...

The Worst Feeling Looking for a new job? Maybe even the job? Raise your hand if this has happened to you… After weeks of searching you...

Believe it or not, there are some folks out there who find job searching to be an absolute kick in the pants. However, most people don’t...

Students frequently ask me how soon they should disclose their salary requirements or histories. Typically, I advise them to hold off on...

As a soon-to-be college grad, I know that the world of work can catch you unawares. In preparing for the job search, I’ve found that...

Eight job-search tips to combat your professional greenness. Job searching without much work experience can be frustrating; employers...

THESE INTERVIEW STRATEGIES WILL HELP YOU ANSWER ANY SNEAKY AGE-RELATED QUESTIONS THAT MAY COME YOUR WAY. The interview process can be...

Whether you’ve never searched for a job before—perhaps you’re a new college graduate—or it’s been so long since you’ve applied to a...

Not picking up the phone immediately can buy you a short period of time to position yourself for success. Just be sure to keep it a short...