Here’s Why You Should Take Notes at Work

Anthony Troia2017-12-11T11:36:36-05:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: note taking, notes, performance review, resume, resume update, resume writing, resumes, work|0 Comments

We’ve previously discussed why candidates should always be prepared to take notes during a job interview. Doing so will enable them to remember all the small details about each position. This information will be incredibly valuable when it comes time to accept a job offer. Did you also know that you should keep taking notes even after you start a job? Today we’ll be discussing how simply taking notes can help you get a raise, and even find a great job should you leave your current company. Wondering how that all works? Read on to find out! […]

21 06, 2017

Should My Resume Have a Skills Section?
Should My Resume Have a Skills Section?

General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters

Should My Resume Have a Skills Section?

Anthony Troia2017-06-21T11:30:36-04:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|Tags: application, applying, curriculum vitae, CV, job application, job search, job seeker, professional skills, resume, resume update, resume writing, resumes, resumes skills, skills|0 Comments

When it comes time to build a resume, there are a few questions you have to ask yourself. What font will I use? Will I list my experience by chronology or relevance? And of course, should I have a separate skills section? The answer is yes! However, if you’d like a more thorough answer than that, keep on reading to find out why it will help you. […]

6 01, 2017

Link Roundup 1/6/17: New Year, New Job Search
Link Roundup 1/6/17: New Year, New Job Search

General Job Search Advice, How to Survive the '9-5', Link Roundups, Resources for Job Seekers

Link Roundup 1/6/17: New Year, New Job Search

Anthony Troia2017-01-06T10:49:02-05:00Categories: General Job Search Advice, How to Survive the '9-5', Link Roundups, Resources for Job Seekers|Tags: 40 hours, email, email etiquette, job, job search, job seeker, job seekers, New Year, new year's new years, office email, resume, resume trends, resume update, resumes, unemployment, unemployment rate, work week|0 Comments

Welcome to our first Link Roundup in the New Year! Since the year has finally turned, there is a lot of great advice out there about how to be a better job seeker in 2017. We’ve gathered the very best links this week and put them all in one place for you to read from! What to Remove From Your Resume in 2017 As we’ve discussed in a previous blog post, a resume should be a living document. This means that it changes and adds new skills constantly, just like you. If you haven’t updated your resume in a year, [...]

21 12, 2016

What Not to Do: Change Your Own Job Title
What Not to Do: Change Your Own Job Title

General Job Search Advice

What Not to Do: Change Your Own Job Title

Anthony Troia2016-12-21T11:51:16-05:00Categories: General Job Search Advice|Tags: common mistake, job title, job titles, mistake, resume, resume update, what not to do|0 Comments

Welcome to another blog series! These blogs will be focusing on areas in which job seekers and employees commonly make mistakes. Stick around to make sure you know which missteps to avoid. Today we’ll be covering changing your own job title. Doing this can be especially tempting to do if your title isn’t one you’re proud of. We’ll discuss why you should avoid doing so after the break. […]