It’s tough to negotiate. Over-eagerness and desperation are easy to see. And the desired outcome won’t happen if you fixate on issues. To settle a win-win, be willing to take risks and be proactive.

Work gaps are common, and many professionals experience career interruptions. There are strategic ways to address resume work gaps to support career goals.

Three readers will review most resumes – an applicant tracking software (ATS), a gatekeeper (HR representative) and a hiring manager. Getting past the ATS can be a challenge and candidates typically interact with an ATS when they submit an online form.

Networking may or may not be easy for you. The fear of rejection or self-worth issues can be barriers to meeting new people. Read this blog to learn a few ways to network.

Employers want to know what you can do for them. When there are hundreds of applicants competing for the same job, a powerful résumé showing your value can provide a competitive edge.

It’s important to take time to make career decisions. Consider a few of the following options to advance your career.

Negotiations can be tough, and desired outcome won’t happen by fixating on issues. To create a win-win outcome, be proactive and potentially willing to take risks.

Sometimes we unintentionally hurt our job search efforts. Avoid making the following job search mistakes.

Consider ways to make your resume both ATS and people friendly.

A job search is like a marathon, taking time to reach an end goal. Learn about seven job search tips that can help streamline the process.

Networking tips to consider before, during, and after an event.

There are many ways LinkedIn can support career goals. For example, if you want to attract recruiters to your profile, then start by optimizing the profile content and adjusting a few settings.

A cover letter is part of your career document brand, so take a moment to review the following list ensuring your cover letter is providing a positive impression. 

Preparing for an interview can be stressful because there are many unknown factors. So, to lower stress, focus on areas that you can control. Some interview questions are easy to anticipate and prepare for by considering the following.

After applying to a job, do you receive a response? If no, there can be a few reasons why, and some have to do with your resume content. 

Congratulations, you are officially the editor of your career! 

I’m unhappy in my job, but I can’t make a career change right now. What do you suggest?

Sometimes a resume does not get desired attention from hiring managers. There can be many reasons for lack of communication after submitting a resume. Start by verifying resume details that can include…

For many professionals, after creating a LinkedIn profile the next step is to optimize the profile and build a network. Learn more about LinkedIn profile options.