With so many job interviews being conducted remotely these days, it’s never been more crucial to nail the video interview. ​And now that many of us are so accustomed to doing Zoom calls for work and fun, thankfully video interviews seem a lot less intimidating than if we had never used video conference technology before. ​So, bonus on that one! ​However … when those squares of people are focused entirely on YOU as you answer their tough questions, suddenly things can get very real. ​Now, while I’m not going to cover interview questions today, here are some specific ways you as a candidate can ..read more

I recently had a client ask me if he should apply for a position he knew he was overqualified for. He had recently been laid off, and in an effort to try and get back to work as quickly as possible, he was casting a wide net. My short answer was … no. But I could completely understand his reasoning. He was thinking, “Hey, I’ve got all this great experience. I could jump right in and practically do this job in my sleep.” But unfortunately, employers don’t see it this way. ​If you apply for a job when you’re overqualified, these 3 fundamental fears may pop up in the mind of the employer: Ov ..read more

As both an in-house and agency recruiter, I’ve seen every type of resume under the sun. Good resumes, bad resumes, confusing resumes, hilarious resumes, strange resumes… You name it, I’ve seen it! And over the years, I’ve seen some recurring themes. The same red flags pop up over and over again. I know there’s a lot of bad resume advice on the internet — I figure job seekers must be getting this misguided information somewhere. But I’m here to dispel any myths and help you avoid these resume pitfalls that definitely don’t do you any favors. #1 – The “One Size Fits All” Resume It’s al ..read more

If job searching wasn’t tough enough already, we’re now attempting it during a global pandemic and a tanking economy. Whether you’ve personally been laid off or know people who have been, it’s understandable that we’re all feeling stressed, saddened and incredibly pessimistic about the future. In fact, you might be thinking, is there any point looking for a job right now? Is anyone hiring? Isn’t the market flooded with job seekers? I’m here to tell you that despite all the terrible news, there are some rays of hope. And there are several concrete steps you can take today to increase your chanc ..read more

As a job seeker, you may feel like you’re lost in a sea of applicants, bobbing along but not getting anyone’s attention. But you wouldn’t be the only one feeling this way! With companies getting dozens (if not hundreds) of applications per opening — and recruiters only spending 10-20 seconds scanning your resume, standing out from the crowd can feel like an impossible feat. But in working with job seeking clients across multiple industries, I’ve seen that there are some concrete ways to increase your chances of getting noticed and landing more interviews. Here are 4 tips: Stand Out Tip #1 – Fo ..read more

You’re not imagining it — age discrimination in hiring is a real problem. And it can have a profound effect on career success. Now, while actual charges filed under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) have decreased to about 17,000 in 2018 from their peak of about 25,000 in 2008, this number is by no means acceptable. And this statistic fails to take into account age discrimination in hiring that’s subtle, unconscious and unreported. Why Employers Discriminate Against Older Workers Though the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission “forbids age discrimination against people who ..read more

There you are — putting hours into creating your LinkedIn profile because you know what a vital tool it is for standing out as a job seeker. But just having this electronic resume isn’t enough. What most members don’t realize is that LinkedIn has its own form of SEO — search engine optimization. Profiles that contain all the right elements will rank higher in recruiters’ search results, leading to more visibility and therefore more job opportunities. So how do you ensure your LinkedIn profile gets found by recruiters? While LinkedIn won’t disclose their specific search algorithm, they’ve menti ..read more

There usually comes a time at a job when the lyrics “Should I Stay or Should I Go” start looping in your brain. Of course no job is perfect. (That’s why they gotta pay ya!) But if the sound of your alarm clock each morning fills you with utter misery, it might mean you should start exploring new opportunities pronto. Take a look at this list below. If the majority of these signs ring true for you, consider it a wake-up call… Sign #1 – You dread Mondays…well, every day If you feel that same awful pit in your stomach on Sunday night (and frankly, every weeknight), something just isn’t right. Goi ..read more