I recently listened to a very good WSJ podcast about how landing a job can be different for men and women. I just got so frustrated because women are constantly underestimating themselves. They avoid applying for jobs because they are not 100% qualified. And I… Read More »Why you should apply for a job even if you are not 100% qualified?
You have a great resume; you are a perfect candidate for the job and you get an invite for a phone interview. Many companies use phone call interviews to determine whether they want to meet a candidate in person. It’s like a preliminary screening. There… Read More »How to prepare for a phone interview? Here are 6 interview tips
A few years ago, I had an interview with a real estate company, and after I briefly introduced myself and went through my resume, the interviewer asked me – ok, but what about your hobbies? Why are your hobbies and interests not listed on your… Read More »Which hobbies and interests you should put on your resume?
If you haven’t heard back from the hiring manager, you should follow up on your job application. Once the deadline has passed for a job application and it has been a week or two after you have submitted your application it’s time to send an… Read More »How to follow up on a job application?
Internships are a great resume booster. Finding an internship is an important thing to do while you are in college and when you graduate. With internships, you gain experience, job knowledge, and you learn how to network with people. Internships can also help you define… Read More »How to get an internship?
Projecting confidence is equally important as showing your skill in a job interview. That is why it is important to practice how you talk, communicate, listen, stand, and sit. You can always practice in front of a mirror or with your friends and family. With… Read More »How to look confident in a job interview?
You just had your job interview in person or over a zoom call. It was a successful interview and you feel good about yourself. But don’t go off celebrating just yet. You are not done. You need to write and send a thank you email… Read More »How to write a thank you email after a job interview?
A cover letter is a formal letter that you attach with your resume when applying for jobs. There are times when you don’t need to submit one, but it’s always a good idea to write one. You stand out in the crowd when you write… Read More »How to Write a Cover Letter in 2021?
You have probably been faced with the dilemma of which skills you should put on your resume. A good resume should have a good balance of both: hard skills and soft skills. However, you are probably wondering what’s the difference between those two and which… Read More »Difference Between Hard Skills and Soft Skills
We have all been there. Interviews can be scary and you get nervous easily. You need to leave a good first impression and to achieve that you need to prepare for a job interview beforehand. That would take more than just googling the company. We… Read More »How to prepare for a job interview?