Reading comprehension test

Please do not make your resume a reading comprehension test!  Paragraphs are good in a cover letter and can be used sparingly in a resume but you really need to call out the important stuff, which usually means a bulleted list.  For instance, take a look at the...

Create FOMO in your job search

One of the best things you can do is to create FOMO in anything you do, including your job search.  Think of it as if you are pitching an Angel Investor on your start-up, you.  Listen to this episode of StartUP from Gimlet. Many candidates are like Alex when he was...

How do you keep the saw sharp?

One thing that I think a lot of people miss in the job search process is that they need to continue to grow professionally and personal while searching for a job.  One question that we regularly ask is “How do you improve?”  You need to be able to speak to...

Job hopping – how much is too much?

One of the things I have noticed of late is that most people are caught in a conundrum wrapped in an enigma.  How bad is job hopping?  The short answer is “it depends.” A lot of it depends on why you left each of your past positions and how long we want...

How to handle negative feedback

Feedback in the interview process is great right?  Maybe, it all depends on how you react to it.  One of the things I tell clients to do is to ask for feedback during and after the interview process.   This can be helpful for a few reasons, if they are willing to...