Prepare for a Virtual Interview
I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news? Interviews are taking increased steps. One in-person interview and then you have your answer is a thing of the past. We are looking at a minimum of 2 interviews for most positions. The good news? You will likely...
Can Anybody Put ‘Subject Matter Expert’ on Their Resume?
No. The answer is unequivocally no. I am a subject matter expert (SME) in resume writing and related services. I am not an SME expert in equine therapy. Patrick Mahomes is an SME in football. He is not an SME in commercial truck driving (at least I don’t think he is?)...
What is a Bridge Job?
And will it destroy my resume? I sat in on the #GetHired Live event, What You Need to Know About Bridge Jobs hosted by Brandi Fowler of LinkedIn News with special guest Cynthia Pong, found of Embrace Change. I saw a few comments and questions pop up about adding a...
How to Spot a Lie on a Resume
A HUGE thanks to SHRM.org for allowing me to author another article "How to Spot a Lie on a Resume." Check it out today! https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/how-to-spot-a-lie-on-a-resume.aspx
Why Haven’t I heard Anything?
What to do when you applied 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard back. Two weeks seems like a painfully long time to wait, especially when you’re really excited about the opportunity you applied for. I have a friend who has been applying to at least two jobs a day. She...
The Perfect Thank You Letter Following an Interview
It’s over. The interview you stressed about went great, or maybe not. Either way, it’s over. You can take a deep breath now. But is your part over? Do you just sit back and passively wait for the next steps? Absolutely not. There is still work to be done to keep...