Blog for Professionals
10 Resume Writing Tips For 2024: Improve Your Jobsearch Game.
As a job seeker, think of your resume as your marketing tool. It needs to consist of relevant selling points (accomplishments, milestones, and skills) to keep recruiters attracted to you as a candidate. Your resume provides a window for impressing employers and standing out from the competition. This article will present the 10 essential tips for crafting a compelling resume that stands out in 2024.
Are You Overqualified? 3 Reasons You Aren’t Getting the Job! And What You Can Do About It!
When one thinks about qualifications, most people evaluate whether or not their experience makes them a viable candidate for the position. However, have you ever considered that you might be overqualified?! In theory, it seems like a good thing, but in actuality, being marked as overqualified can deter employers from extending you a formal offer. Read below to learn 3 reasons why being overqualified scares employers and what you can do about it!
5 Ways to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile as a Professional
LinkedIn is a professional social media platform that allows you to connect with others in your field, showcase your work history and accomplishments without limitations, and find jobs. "Finding jobs" is actually an understatement, because if you showcase your skillset and experience well-enough, jobs will come to you! More than 60% of recruiters utilize LinkedIn to identify and recruit new talent. Read below for 5 easy ways to elevate and optimize your LinkedIn profile, whether you are in your job search or content in your current position.
What is ATS and How Does it Concern My Resume?
ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System and it allows companies to easily sort incoming resumes. These systems keep the resumes that exhibit potential, and “discard” the resumes that do not match the job description. Ultimately, the most important question becomes: How can I beat ATS? Read below to learn 4 ways to ensure that your resume makes it through ATS and into the hands of a hiring manager.