Every well-written resume has carefully selected action words included. Above all, your resume needs to stand out in the crowd, and when scanned in the system those action words need to pop out. Potential employers want employees who can achieve something for them. Most importantly,… Read More »Best Resume Action Words – List
The job market is changing and thus the need to be creative. Enter video resume. You are probably wondering what that is and do you need one? A video resume is a short video created by you where you talk about your skills, experience, and… Read More »How to Stand Out With Video Resume?
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?