If you landed on this page, then you’ve probably been told that you need to revamp your LinkedIn profile. I know you probably don’t like the idea of creating a LinkedIn page or updating your existing account, but I promise it’s going to pay off. Until a couple of years ago, LinkedIn was the online space for your resume and other professional achievements. Nowadays, it’s much more than that. It’s the perfect portfolio for someone who doesn’t want to invest in a website domain, the gathering place for almost all roles, and a good way to stay in touch with your favorite co-workers. Besides, Linke ..read more

There seems to be a staggering discrepancy between skill sets employers need versus what students and recent grads bring to the table. According to a study, 40% of business leaders think that recent college graduates (classes 2020–2023) are unprepared for the job market. Their main concerns? The perceived lack of work ethic and communication skills. Career readiness programs can be the key to bridging this gap effectively. The problem is that career readiness might seem broad and vague – even intimidating – to many. But there are strategies to help both students prepare for the workforce and c ..read more

Teacher interviews are a whole new level — apart from academic qualifications, you need to show passion and skills to prove that you can handle this impactful role well. I know this because I spent the first 10 years of my career teaching, and I’m here to help you get better at interviews, fast. You need to come across as trustworthy and student-focused, but also show you understand the school culture and values and that you’ll contribute to their success. All that with a single goal — get to the demo lesson and show them how it’s done. Here’s what you’ll learn in this guide: The exact requir ..read more

IYKYK — Project Manager interviews are intense and challenging. The questions focus on your ability to navigate complex scenarios, manage diverse teams and stakeholders, and drive projects to completion. You need to show how you handle real-world project dynamics. You need to show you can do strategy, but also execution. You need to speak about your decision-making processes, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Above all, you need to give concrete examples and talk about project deliverables and budget management, so you have to come prepared with “hard data”. In this guide, we cover the c ..read more

Mock interviews are the most effective and thorough way to prepare for a job interview. They simulate the real experience, allow you to practice your interviewing skills in a controlled environment, and provide actionable feedback for improvement. But have you ever tried to do a mock interview yourself or with friends? If you have, you probably know it’s easy to get sidetracked by role-playing, laughing, and creating exaggerated responses. Luckily, we’ll help you avoid this and organize a productive mock interview that will help you rock the real one. In this article, you’ll learn about: Why ..read more

Let’s face it, the old-school method of sending resumes into the void and hoping for a miracle callback is outdated. The job market is full of cutthroat competition, soulless application processes, and too many companies that make Scrooge look generous. That’s why you need to flip the switch and change your strategy for job searching. Instead of being a passive participant who waits for employers to get back to them, how about contacting companies directly, and relying on your network to find a perfect job? In this article, we’ll transform you from a job-seeking spectator into a proactive powe ..read more

I cringe so hard when I think back on my past job interviews. I was clueless about basic interviewing rules, and my answers were plain and boring. I was also passive, acting like companies were doing me a favor by considering me for a job. And I know for a fact that many job seekers feel that way. Today, we’re going to change that. Researching the existing guides on how to ace an interview, I came across a lot of standard advice like dressing appropriately and shaking the interviewer’s hand. Yes, those are nice details, but they won’t get you the job. So in this article, we’ll go through diffe ..read more

Ever felt the pressure spike when faced with a question about a hypothetical scenario during an interview? We know the agony all too well. You want to give the perfect response, but all you can come up with is awkward silence and incoherent stories, mixed with a spiral of anxiety. Situational interview questions love to put you on the spot, testing how fast you can think and react, how you make decisions, and who you are when faced with a problem. Don’t stress. In this article, we break down how to nail those situational questions like a boss. You’ll learn: Why interviewers ask situational qu ..read more

Let’s talk about a trend that could cost you your next job. Most of my recent grad clients get a lot of career advice from TikTok, and, while some of it is genuinely good, the majority is questionable at best. The same goes for Reddit, YouTube, and Instagram. In this guide, I’ll share 3 common but misleading TikTok career tips and show you how to determine if career advice from social media influencers is legit. Want to get an offer after every interview? Our interview preparation tool will guide you through all the questions you can expect, let you record and analyze your answers, and provide ..read more

A few years ago, I was preparing for a job interview and reading about different interview questions. When I encountered the term “competency-based interview questions,” I freaked out. Yet another group of questions I knew nothing about. Behavioral, situational, brain-teaser questions, and now competency-based? I couldn’t keep up. To my surprise, I found out that competency-based interview questions are a variation of behavioral questions. They’re designed specifically to test your competencies and skills based on real-life events and evidence from the past. In this article, we’ll go over ever ..read more