Sep 10, 2025 | Career Tips, Job Searching
QUESTION: What’s your policy on sending job applications at 2 a.m.—does it make me seem dedicated or just sleep-deprived? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes Applying at 2AM? Either you’re incredibly committed or you’ve lost track of time! Either way,...
Sep 9, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Personal Branding
QUESTION: Would it ever make sense to send a video resume if I’m not an actor or influencer? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Only if the video adds value or was directly requested. At that point, a short and professional clip can show communication skills or...
Sep 5, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: What’s the most creative (but not creepy) way to get a hiring manager’s attention on social media? v||divi||400 Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System Focus on the hiring manager’s presence on LinkedIn. If they post content, engage with it. If you...
Jul 25, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What role do you believe cover letters play in the application process today? v Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services Cover letters still matter. A lot. They give your résumé a voice, show genuine interest, and reflect effort. They...
Jul 23, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: What strategies can I use to highlight my unique value proposition to stand out from other applicants? v||divi||400 Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System I recommend having your UVP as a one line sentence under your target job title on your resume. I...
Jun 13, 2025 | Career Management, Career Tips, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching
QUESTION: What tips do you have for mature workers who have been recently laid off? What do we have to do differently to get an interview? v||divi||400 Scott Gardner, Vitae Express Lead with relevance, not your resume length. Focus on skills that match today’s...