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...

Create FOMO in your job search

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...

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...

How do you keep the saw sharp?

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...

Job hopping – how much is too much?

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...