Career Advice

Applying for Jobs Online? The Black Hole Syndrome Explained

June 21, 2015 by Virginia Franco

Nothing is more frustrating than applying for a role online and never hearing back. While it would be ideal if every candidate received a response

Quick Fixes to Four Common LinkedIn Blunders that are Hurting Your Visibility

May 3, 2015 by Virginia Franco

As of February 2015, LinkedIn boasts 347 million users and gets two new members every two seconds. With numbers like that at your disposal

Keep/Discard Decision-Making on 3 Common Career History Quandaries

April 26, 2015 by Virginia Franco

A first step for most DIY resume writers is to outline a list of every job you’ve ever held since you were old enough for

Need to Show You’re a Perfect Fit for a Role? Answer These 3 Questions on Your Resume

April 12, 2015 by Virginia Franco

It’s been said before – your resume has just seconds to get past that initial skim read and into the keep pile for a deeper

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