You’ve made it this far. Your resume landed you the job interview. You went through a few interview rounds and dazzled each person with your company knowledge and stories about past work experience. Finally, you get the call saying, “We’re very interested in you as a candidate. Could you please provide a list of professionalContinue reading “Professional References: Line Them Up Early to Avoid a Job Search Misstep”
Author Archives: Catherine McLean
2021 Job Search and Hiring Trends
The good news? Companies are hiring again! The bad news? Things look a bit different right now. Let’s take a look at 5 job search and hiring trends for 2021. If you’re a job seeker, pay close attention to the tactical tips so you can hit the ground running and land your next role sooner,Continue reading “2021 Job Search and Hiring Trends”
How to Mentally Detangle Yourself from 2020
At the end of every year, we take time to reflect on our accomplishments and maybe set a resolution or two for the year ahead. As 2020 comes to a close, I think it’s safe to say we are all eager to move on and would prefer to skip the reflection altogether. It was rough.Continue reading “How to Mentally Detangle Yourself from 2020”
How the Pandemic Will Show Up in Your Next Job Interview
Here’s one thing I can guarantee about future job interviews – 2020 is going to come up. It’s safe to say this has been a rollercoaster year. We’ve had to change the way we work, live, learn, and the list goes on. It’s a distinctive moment in history and your next boss will have someContinue reading “How the Pandemic Will Show Up in Your Next Job Interview”
5 Tips to Maintain Job Search Momentum Over the Holidays
Most people are tempted to take a job search hiatus over the holidays. If you’ve been searching for a while, you may think it’s time for a break. If you’re just getting started, you may believe the holidays are not the right time. Regardless of your reason, I’d urge you to reconsider. Are companies actuallyContinue reading “5 Tips to Maintain Job Search Momentum Over the Holidays”
Choose a Resume Format that Helps Sell Your Story
What comes first, the content or the format? When writing or updating your resume, you may find yourself stuck in this “chicken or the egg” conundrum. Should I write down all my experience and then start arranging it, or should I choose a format and then plug in my content? The answer is – itContinue reading “Choose a Resume Format that Helps Sell Your Story”