Fueling Your Job Search Blog
Unhelpful Experience
Here is an example of why you might not be landing interviews if you’re actively job searching.
The Focused Skills Section
Here is an example of why you might not be landing interviews if you’re actively job searching.
How to Answer the Worst Question
“So, tell me about yourself.” This is the most popular, least helpful, and most dreaded question in the history of interviews.
Don’t Laugh, You’re Guilty Too!
In a previous column, I suggested that you not use AI tools to build your executive resume…
The (Dreaded?) Cover Letter
The cover letter is absolutely the most talked about topic in the career services field…
Recruiters vs. Career Coaches
I’m a recruiter and a career coach. These are two very different positions…
LinkedIn “Experience” Section
We’re going to dig a bit deeper into the “Experience” section of your LinkedIn profile…
Start with LinkedIn
If you want to know where to start your job search, start on LinkedIn…
The LinkedIn “About” Section
What information should go in the “About” section of your LinkedIn profile?…
No AI for Resumes
Please don’t even consider an AI program for writing your resume. I beg of you…
Automated Resume Reviews
Please be careful of relying too heavily on automated resume SEO and keyword programs…
How to Demonstrate Your Impact
Many people think that hard work and “getting the job done” make you different…
The Resume Title (Your resume has one, right?)
Let’s discuss the importance of the title on your resume…
SOFT SKILLS
The article title is in capital letters for a reason. The challenge with soft skills on a resume is that people don’t show them…
Displaying Your Education
The first thing I want you to know about displaying your education on your resume…
Your Resume Summary
If your resume doesn’t include a summary section at the top, I recommend that you add one…