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Does Location Matter for Remote Roles
QUESTION: I’ve been working remotely from a different country. Do I need to disclose my location on my resume, and could that hurt my chances?Will it hurt your chances? Maybe with a few companies that have strict payroll or time zone rules. However, the ones worth...
How to Position Career Pivots
QUESTION: I’ve changed careers three times and am ready to do it again. How do I write my resume so employers won’t see me as unfocused or lacking commitment?Don't just list every career pivot, instead try to connect the dots. Tell the story of how your skills evolved...
Competing Without a Degree
QUESTION: I don’t have a college degree, but I have 10+ years of experience. How do I compete with candidates who do?Do you have any college credits? You can share your education by describing your degrees as "Coursework [or XX credits] completed toward Bachelor of...
Submitting Resumes, Getting Silence
QUESTION: My job search is going nowhere! I have been responding to ads by uploading my resume, but nothing happens. What do you think is missing?Broaden your job search strategy. Stop spending all your time behind a screen. Reconnect with former managers,...
Balancing Caregiving and Career
QUESTION: I’m a caregiver for a family member with a disability. How do I signal flexibility needs without seeming less committed?Many professionals balance work and personal commitments while sustaining high performance. Flexibility is not about doing less—it’s a...
LinkedIn Strategy
QUESTION: What’s a LinkedIn strategy that most job seekers don’t use but should?Recruiters succeed when they identify candidates who are both qualified and a strong fit. Yet many job seekers overlook a powerful LinkedIn strategy: searching for, researching, and...
Presenting Experience with Controversial Organizations
QUESTION: I’ve worked for controversial organizations (e.g., political groups, ethically debated industries). How do I present that experience neutrally?Lead with your role and impact, not the organization. Use a neutral descriptor to give context (e.g., mid-sized...
Cover Letter Alternatives
QUESTION: What’s a creative alternative to a cover letter that can make a candidate stand out? My opinion is that this is not the place to get overly creative; creative/grand gestures backfire more often than not. However, you can send an e-note or LinkedIn message to...
Forgotten but Powerful Perks
QUESTION: What’s a non-salary perk that candidates often forget to negotiate but can have a big impact?In addition to a flexible schedule, remote days, professional development, extra PTO, equipment, business-class flights, childcare, eldercare, parking, commuter...
When Interviews Don’t Convert
QUESTION: How should a job seeker adjust their strategy if they’re getting interviews but no offers?This is the time to audit/enhance your pre-interview, interview & post-interview strategy. Assess last few interviews. List do/do different. Prepare your...
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