Nearly all of my clients, whether young or old, experienced or novice, career changers or returning to work, entry level or executive, all ask similar questions about the actual logistics of job searching. How do I connect with recruiters? Where should I be looking for jobs? Do thank you notes really matter? Will anyone read my cover letter? Read more
Trick or Treat! Is Your Resume Scaring Recruiters Off?
Your resume is a reflection of your personal value. While it won’t get you the job, it should get your foot in the door and provide a platform to help you sell yourself. Review these four deal breakers to see if your resume commits any of these scary mistakes! Read more
Job Searching Quick Tips – Beyond the Resume
Even though you have that shiny new resume in hand and you’re about to start interviewing, this is no time to be complacent. The market may have opened up a bit but it’s certainly still competitive. There are hundreds of applicants for the job you interviewed for. So what now? Read more
5 Job Winning Social Media Tactics for New Grads
Bright shiny degree? Check. Big dreams? Check. Absolutely no idea how to make them a reality? Check.
If this scenario sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. So many new college graduates I talk to are filled with ideas, dreams, and goals but are lost when they think about putting those practices into action. One of my favorite parts of coaching my younger clients is that they really can do just about anything. Once you have your foot on a career path, you can always create a new destination but it takes a lot more doing, patience, and often money. Read more
Struggling to Write a Killer LinkedIn Headline? 3 Tips to Make Yours Stand Out.
Ok, so you’ve gotten the message that LinkedIn is really the place you need to be to get recruiters attention. Now what?
The first step is to craft a profile headline that will get attention, set you apart, and avoid being overly cheesy or “buzzwordy”.
When someone searches for a content area, keyword, or even job title, the first thing they see in the list of results is your mugshot and the beginning of your headline. How to make them click on you? Write something catchy, memorable, interesting, or in all honesty…best fit for the job!
Here are my three favorite tricks (in 120 characters or less) Read more
