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Four Steps to Building Your Personal Brand Online

The key to standing out in the job market is being remembered, and one of the best ways to make someone remember you is to have a unique personal brand. Your personal brand paints an image of who you are as a person and a professional. Your unique personal brand...

LINC Your Way to Better Opportunities (Not a Typo)

You’re fired up and excited, ready to find your next opportunity! You worked with a resume writer and updated your LinkedIn. You’ve applied to a few positions but haven’t heard back. Now, you’re starting to wonder if you’re doing this right.  Sound familiar? If so,...

What is My Personal Brand & How is It Reflected on My Resume?

You may have heard that a resume needs to reflect your personal brand. You may have then asked yourself (or whoever gave you that piece of advice), “What in the world is a personal brand?”  No matter how familiar you are with the concept of personal branding,...

How Often Should I Update My Resume?

By Miranda Morley, MA, CPRW Do you want to know how often I hear some variation of the following? “Hi, I’m calling you because I’ve recently become unemployed and I realize that I haven’t updated my resume in over a decade?” Let’s just say, if I had a nickel for every...

Do you REALLY Need a Cover Letter?

OK, I’m going to jump into the debate.  A few months ago, Glassdoor released an article titled, “Here’s What Recruiters Think About Your Cover Letter,” which claimed more than half of 13K career professionals surveyed said no.  Let me start by saying, I like...

When Should I Start My Job Search?

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today. You’ve probably heard this saying because it applies to many situations. Sometimes, when we aren’t completely satisfied with how our lives are going, we avoid making changes because we...

Should My LinkedIn Profile Look Exactly Like My Resume?

Let’s face it, many people don’t really know what LinkedIn is all about. Is it a social networking site? A place to post your resume? A place to find new jobs? All of the above? The truth is, LinkedIn has gone through quite a few changes since it was pioneered in...

The Art of Resilience in Job Seeking

How You Respond to Rejection Influences Your Job Search “We wish you luck in your future endeavors.”“We’re moving forward with other candidates.” “We hope you apply with X Company again in the future.” These – along with no response at all – are popular canned...

Applying For Jobs When You Don’t Have the Recommended or Required Degree

Find your dream job? Don't have the "right" degree? Apply anyway! Let me know if this sounds familiar -- you're scrolling through LinkedIn when you stumble upon a job that looks perfect for you! It's exciting, aligns exactly with your career plan, and is something...

Want to Find a Better Job? First, Find your Advocates!

A few weeks ago, one of my clients had a job interview. She waited several weeks only to find out she didn't get the job. She was a little bummed -- she felt like she has a great connection with the interviewers and was well qualified for the position. I told her to...
LINC Your Way to Better Opportunities (Not a Typo)

You’re fired up and excited, ready to find your next opportunity! You worked with a resume writer and updated your LinkedIn. You’ve applied to a few positions but haven’t heard back. Now, you’re starting to wonder if you’re doing this right.  Sound familiar? If so,...