Job Search Blog

You can hope to have a new job within a short period, but the likely reality is that it might take months to find the right opportunity and get offered the position. You should mentally prepare yourself for a long battle — and then you can be happily surprised if you are one of the lucky few whose job search is short. Want some help? Download this Daily Planner:

According to The Muse, the best resume fonts are the classics: the fonts that come standard across a range of programs and aren’t overly flashy or designed. These fonts became standard because they’re easy on human eyes, and since they’re standard, ATSs are programmed to read them. Here are the best fonts according to experts: Arial Cambria Calibri Garamond Georgia Helvetica Times New Roman Veranda Arial is the font most commonly recommended by experts. Times New Roman was th

It’s so easy to assume things when you’re interviewing. Navigating the interview process can be a rollercoaster of emotions. There's a tendency to assume positive outcomes, especially when you discover common ground with the interviewer, meet all the requirements, and receive positive feedback. It's easy to envision yourself securing the job offer. However, before you set your expectations too high, it's crucial to consider a potential curveball: internal applicants. It's not

Develop examples and stories to demonstrate your skills.

Get a professional headshot. Spend the money, find the time, make it a priority. You’ll feel better, look better on LinkedIn, and improve your chances of getting a job. Not acceptable: Sunglasses/hat Other people in the picture Low resolution Brand/logo on clothing Wedding/prom/high school graduation Busy background Instagram selfie

Instead of using the URL that LinkedIn assigns you with letters and numbers, customize it so it contains your name and the career field or job title you want to go into. (You can do this by clicking “edit profile” and clicking “edit” next to your LinkedIn URL.) This extra keyword will help when recruiters are searching for you, and sticking the URL on your resume will encourage recruiters to head to LinkedIn to learn more about you.

Check the company website to see if the job is posted there. If so, apply from the website first (as if you found it while doing research.) If it isn’t, then apply from the job board. Order of applying: 1. Website 2. LinkedIn (if your page is in order) 3. Indeed 4. Glassdoor 5. other

When we’re engaged in something with meaning and purpose, it’s much more rewarding than title or money.

This comes from a webinar I watched a few years ago with Chris Brogan, of Owner Media Group. (He has a fantastic newsletter on marketing/branding/business that comes out on Sundays.) How to tell people what you do: Shortest way to say what you do: The shortest way is just that. "Me? I’m a resume writer and job search consultant." Best phrase to explain it to others: The phrase to explain it to others? “I help people define their personal brand and create their future. ELI6: E

Write your “About” section so that it tells a good story - something that’s easy to read, insightful, and a bit more personal. Do this by going beyond just the hard skills and weaving in your soft skills too. Treating this section like a biography will help you as a storyteller. Highlight the qualities and personal attributes that make you a good fit for the companies and organizations you’re targeting. And lean on the “personal” part of your personal brand.