skills

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What’s the biggest challenge for job seekers in today’s market, and how can they overcome it?

2025-12-31T11:11:00-05:00General Job Search Advice, How To, Motivation|

Q: What’s the biggest challenge for job seekers in today’s market, and how can they overcome it? A: The biggest challenge for job seekers today is standing out in an increasingly competitive, skills-driven market. With many employers relying on AI to screen resumes, it’s no longer enough to list experience simply. Candidates need to highlight measurable results, specialized skills, and adaptability. Job seekers also face high competition for desirable roles, navigating remote and hybrid opportunities with global applicant pools, and keeping pace with rapid technological and industry changes. Cultural fit has become equally important, as employers evaluate alignment with [...]

Transferable Skills – Why You Need Them on Your Resume

2022-11-22T11:08:15-05:00General Job Search Advice, How To, Internships, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

12,000 employees and rising have been laid off by US tech companies as a result of cutbacks. It has arguably never been more important to set yourself apart from the – increasing – competition when it comes to finding new employment. Someone who may have been competing against 10 other applicants could now be competing with hundreds. Job seekers are left with the same question: What makes me more qualified? Three words – Highlight Transferable Skills. […]

Lying on Your Resume

2022-03-04T15:31:04-05:00Behind the Scenes, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Believe it or not, 85% of people admit to lying on their resume, and a misrepresentation of your skills or experience can only hurt you, if not immediately, then in the long run. It’s a quick way to burn bridges and hinder your reputation, and I can almost guarantee you will be found out. You may be thinking, “What’s the harm in a slight exaggeration?”, or worse, you may not even realize you are doing it. We’re here to put your mind at ease so you can confirm your resume does not contain any of these falsifications, and if it [...]

What *NOT* to Include On Your Resume

2021-10-19T11:05:06-04:00General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Your resume should be a document that explains in detail; your experience, education, and skillset. The purpose of a resume is to provide a parallel between your background and the positions you are applying for. The information you list here should be relevant, and precise. That’s why we wanted to expand on our previous blog (if you missed our blog on that, you can read that here) and share phrases that you should leave *off* your resume. Check it out! […]

How to Overcome Mistakes at Work 

2021-07-27T08:40:46-04:00How To, Job Efficiency|

It’s a tough situation. You’ve been doing extremely well at work. However, recently you made a mistake, and now you’re not sure how to proceed. First of all, remain calm. Making mistakes is something everyone has done at some point. We’ll share some advice on how you should approach a workplace mistake. Read on to find out the first step! […]

Strategies for Professional Growth

2021-07-06T08:46:19-04:00Job Efficiency, Motivation, Networking|

Many employees seek growth within their careers. Professional growth and career advancement offer some pretty attractive benefits including higher salaries, greater respect, and more exciting projects. It doesn’t happen overnight, but there are some strategies that may help you become a stronger employee, and set you up for success down the road. Improving upon your skills and taking on more responsibility at work are just a couple of ways you can accelerate your professional growth. Check out the rest: […]

Picking the Right Candidate When There’s More Than One

2021-07-01T13:04:38-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To|

Some companies struggle to find the right candidate for their team. Others, however, deal with the problem of having one too many “perfect fits”. While this is a nice, and enviable, problem to have, it’s still a tough choice. Hiring the wrong candidate can be costly, and employers should have no regrets when reflecting on the hiring process. When two candidates have similar or equivalent qualifications and experience, deciding on the better one seems impossible. Despite the chance of multiple candidates being qualified, there are other strategies employers can use to narrow things down. […]

Career Change: Tips for Success 

2021-06-30T12:37:34-04:00General Job Search Advice, How To, Job Efficiency, Resources for Job Seekers|

People seek career changes for many different reasons. Maybe your career goals have changed and your current employer can’t meet your needs. Or perhaps you’re in need of a more flexible schedule and better pay. Whatever the reason, it’s OK to make a career change, and it’s more common than you probably think.  However, it’s still a big decision that takes a lot of consideration. Before putting a career change into action, you should evaluate your current situation. What are the issues? What do you like? Does your career need a complete makeover or are you just searching for new [...]

The Elevator Pitch

2021-05-06T11:28:48-04:00Networking|

Networking is a staple of every career. Attending events such as job fairs or open houses for different companies serve as a great way to make new connections. However, if you’ve ever been to one of these events, you know that the time allotted to actually make these meaningful connections is very short. To make the most of this, many individuals opt to prepare an elevator pitch. […]

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