The Top 3 LinkedIn Mistakes that Limit Your Opportunities
LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional networking with over 200 million users. LinkedIn is also one of the most powerful tools that you can have in your job search toolbox. This social media website is a networking tool, a way to get the inside scoop on a company you wish to join, most importantly, a [...]
How to Avoid the 4 C’s of Unsuccessful Interviews
So, you were selected for an interview. Congratulations! Now what? Preparation and practice is the foundation to ace the interview. According to a study by Classes and Careers, 33% of hiring managers know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether or not they will hire a candidate. And according to Sally Hogshead, author of Fascinate, [...]
Why 90% of Resumes Get Rejected and How to Fix It
Studies show that employers reject nearly 90% of resumes they see. Having screened over 10,000 resumes, I would say that less than 1% truly stand out for a Recruiter to call for an interview. This is because not many people take the time to create a resume that represents their personal brand. Ultimately, your resume is [...]
10 Job Search Success Strategies
No matter what your experience or expertise is in an industry, searching for a job and getting hired requires the mastery of an entirely separate process. As a Career Coach, I know how difficult this process can be. With this in mind, here are 10 job search strategies that will help you to search for and [...]
Top 10 Job Search Readiness Checklist
I have an achievable career goal I know what value I have to offer I have done my research I understand the hiring requirements I know the relevant keywords to use I have a job search strategy I have a networking plan I have mastered my introduction I have a rare resume I have an optimized [...]
Top 10 Job Search Tips
P – Be PERSISTENT R – RESEARCH & be RESPONSIVE O – Have an OPEN-MIND A – ATTITUDE is 100% C – CONNECT with Your Network T – TARGET your search I – INQUIRE about opportunities V – Be VERY diligent E – Be EAGER Be Proactive!
Top 10 Self-Discovery Questions
What do love doing and learning? What do you naturally excel at? What 5 words describe you? What are you proud of? What’s your inspiring life story? What values are important to you? What is your life’s vision? What do you want to be known for? What is your life purpose? What makes you unique? Get [...]
Top 10 Networking Questions
What brought you here? How did you hear about this event? Who else do you know? What do you do? / What’s your profession? How did you get into your profession? What were your deciding factors? What do you enjoy most and least about what you do? What changes have you seen in your industry/ profession? [...]
Top 10 Resume Tips
Tailor your resume to the hiring needs Use relevant keywords Use action verbs (e.g. Led/ Solved) Highlight accomplishments & results Think about how you made things better/ faster/ cheaper show Convey your contribution/ value added Quantify your results. Avoid fluff Make it rare and easy-to-screen Have a solid personal branding statement Show progression in your personal [...]
Top 10 Most Common Types of Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself. / Walk me through your resume. What relevant knowledge, skills and experience do you have? What motivates/ challenges you to perform? What do you know about the company and the role? Why are you interested? What job do you see yourself in five to ten years? Why? What are your greatest strengths [...]