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I just graduated from college and have no job experience or internships. What do I put on my resume?
QUESTION: I just graduated from college and have no job experience or internships. What do I put on my resume?Heading, email, LinkedIn, phone, website/blog, relevant coursework that ties to your employment goals, academic projects, Dean’s list, Clubs, leadership roles...
My industry is so competitive that every job I apply for, 100+ other people do too—give me 1 good tip to make my resume stand out.
QUESTION: My industry is so competitive that every job I apply for, 100+ other people do too—give me 1 good tip to make my resume stand out.Have a powerful branding statement on all your professional marketing collateral: resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter....
Just what is personal branding and how do I use it to get a job?
QUESTION: Just what is personal branding and how do I use it to get a job?Your brand is the value you bring to everything you do professionally and tells an employer what they can count on when hiring you! Make it personal. People hire people, people they like, people...
What should I look for when targeting a company?
QUESTION: What should I look for when targeting a company?Start with the mission of the company. Research the people who work there--everyone from the CEO to the janitor--using Google, LinkedIn, and Facebook to get a feel for the culture and to look for any projects,...
I have been working remotely from home for years and love it. Now, as I seek new employment, how do I suggest taking the new position remotely too?
QUESTION: I have been working remotely from home for years and love it. Now, as I seek new employment, how do I suggest taking the new position remotely too?Unless WFH ability is a deal breaker, tread carefully during the hiring and onboarding process. When making a...
I haven’t looked for a job in over 5 years. What’s changed recently in the job search process?
QUESTION: I haven't looked for a job in over 5 years. What's changed recently in the job search process?1) More employers are using ATS to scan and score resumes. Check out past "Ask the Experts" articles for great tips on ATS. 2) Tasteful use of color and graphics is...
I’m in the process of getting a new certification. Is it too soon to put it on my resume?
QUESTION: I’m in the process of getting a new certification. Is it too soon to put it on my resume? No. I would highlight it if it's relevant to the role. You can place it at the top with your summary, giving the date you expect to complete it. Anything you're...
I had an interview last week and the interviewer asked me about being a mom. I was uncomfortable and wasn’t sure how this was relevant to my candidacy for the role. How should I have responded?
QUESTION: I had an interview last week and the interviewer asked me about being a mom. I was uncomfortable and wasn’t sure how this was relevant to my candidacy for the role. How should I have responded? You can state, "I'm not sure how this question applies to the...
Should a transgender job seeker mention their LGBTQ-related volunteering and activism on their resume or LinkedIn profile? If so, how should it be listed? What impact could this have on their job search?
QUESTION: Should a transgender job seeker mention their LGBTQ-related volunteering and activism on their resume or LinkedIn profile? If so, how should it be listed? What impact could this have on their job search?I would recommend mentioning it. If you are...
Is there anything in particular I need to do different with my resume to prepare for the job market after COVID-19 subsides?
QUESTION: Is there anything in particular I need to do different with my resume to prepare for the job market after COVID-19 subsides? As always, demonstrating a clear value proposition for the employer, will be essential. Competition will be fierce with about 7...
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