Oct 19, 2026 | Career Tips, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching
QUESTION: How do I explain why I’m leaving my current job or why I was laid off? v Jaime Chambron , Career Agility System Keep it brief, factual, and forward-looking. For layoffs, name the cause plainly (restructuring, role elimination) and pivot to what you’re...
Sep 11, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips
QUESTION: Will an advanced degree (I have a bachelor’s) help me move ahead with my career? v Michelle Dumas, Distinctive Career Services In some fields, an advanced degree can be beneficial, but not all fields require or value them. Before enrolling, research job...
Aug 10, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips
QUESTION: What are the most stable roles or sectors during periods of frequent layoffs and economic volatility? v Scott Gardner, Vitae Express I need to be clear that no role is completely layoff-proof, but essential-service sectors tend to hold up better. Healthcare,...
Aug 3, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: Can I create and send a resume in Google Docs? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Across our industry, we do not recommend creating your resume in Google Docs. ATS platforms are optimized for Word‑based documents, and Google’s formatting doesn’t always...
Jun 15, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, Jobs & Employment, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How do I interpret and negotiate salary ranges in postings? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Treat the range as a guide. Validate it with sources such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and nonprofit filings to define your target. Real negotiating power comes...
Jun 12, 2026 | Career Management, Career Tips, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching
QUESTION: How do I manage my digital footprint to avoid negative impacts from old social media posts or online controversies? v||divi||400 Ingmar Graesslin, Tailored AI Services GmbH Search yourself before employers do: Google, image search, page-two results, old...
