Rejection is hard, but we’ve all been there! If you’ve been turned down by a few companies, it’s important that you pinpoint the reasons so you can improve on your interview skills. When you’re told that they’re going in another direction, it’s so valuable to follow-up with the interviewer to thank them for the opportunity […]
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Company and employee values have changed dramatically since the world shut down in March 2020. From a global pandemic affecting how we live our lives to a rise in attention to social justice issues, the world isn’t the same as it once was and neither is work culture. (We also offer Job Description writing.) Remote working, […]
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Do you think every resume template in the Google search results feel soulless? Or, maybe, you worry that you come across as bland in your cover letter? Employers don’t want another corporate drone taking up space in their office, they want enthusiastic team players who can help breathe new life into their company. That could […]
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Congratulations, you’ve made it to the second round of interviews. You’re almost at the end of your job search journey, now it’s time to nail the next step. You may be thinking, “what else do they need to know?” The short answer is there are always more questions to ask during the job interviewing process. […]
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You’re acing your job interview, and then the interviewer sneaks in a dreaded question: “What are your hobbies?” We’ve always been told to prepare for questions about the company, your work ethic, and your past jobs, but not your personal life. What could a hiring manager be trying to surmise from that question? Here’s our […]
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LinkedIn is like any other social media platform except, unlike many others, you only get one professional profile to sum up your entire career background! With this in mind, filling out your profile for the first time, or updating it after a long time, can feel like a pretty daunting task. The reality is that […]
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Asking for a title change might not always be the obvious choice when you’re looking for a step up in your career. A higher salary, new benefits, permanent or full-time status, different responsibilities, and new experiences are usually the priorities at the forefront of your mind when negotiating a new position. But what if those […]
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Talking about your salary with a potential employer can feel tricky but it doesn’t have to be! Putting a number on your worth as an employee can be stressful because you don’t want to under or over sell yourself with unrealistic salary expectations. Although putting forward a number can be difficult, it’s important for your […]
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Nothing is tougher than receiving an offer for an amazing job opportunity only to realize the salary is much less than what you are worth and were hoping for. Job offer negotiation is never easy to navigate, though it’s a critical skill and important part of growing within your profession. One of my financial mentors […]
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The smallest details of your job applications are also your first impression on a hiring manager. For instance, if a hiring manager sees that you forgot to add a subject line on your application email, they can automatically decide that you aren’t as detail-oriented as your resume claims you are. Employers see file names before […]
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