Cracking the Code: Essential ATS System Tips for Job Seekers

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) help recruiters and employers store and manage resumes, but they can also result in your not getting an interview for a job that would be a good fit. Some ATS systems scan your resume for content, and can automatically reject you....

How to Launch Your Career or Business with a Blog

I remember when I first heard the term “blog.” I was 14 and sitting beside my best friend in the library’s computer lab. She leaned over and whispered to me, “Hey, guess what I found last night? It’s this thing called a weblog – or blog – and it’s like an online...

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...