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Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find the best resume writing, coaching and career advice to support your job search. We share with you valuable insights to help you land a job and career that you absolutely love!

5 Strategies For Effective Online Networking

4/22/2022

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​Networking is one of the most important ways to invest in the future of your career, but it can also be pretty difficult. Not only do you have to find the right opportunities to network, but you also need to find the courage to speak to the people you want to impress.

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12 Ways to Ensure That Your Resume Gets Read

4/15/2022

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The average corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes, according to the employment website Glassdoor. With that kind of volume, it’s little wonder that most resumes get looked at for 7 seconds or less. 

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How to Make A Career Change When You Don't Know Where to Start?

3/18/2022

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Due to the global pandemic, many of us have no choice but to grab available job opportunities out there.
 
Yeah!  Because of utility bills and other expenses.

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Stuck on a career path that no longer works for you? Here are 3 steps you can take today to pivot into a new career

3/11/2022

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Staying in a company for 5 to 10 years is a significant accomplishment, especially for millennials. Well, it's pretty normal to get bored especially if you are doing the same thing every day.
 
According to a recent Gallup.com poll, 60% of millennials would contemplate leaving their jobs if they feel that they are not involved at work— furthermore, just half intend to be with a similar organization in 12 months. 

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The Hidden Job Market – What it is and How to Tap Into it

3/4/2022

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Have you been applying for a job for quite some time now? And still, there’s no result? Are there thousands of job postings, but you don’t know what to choose and how to apply?
 
Well, it is not the only option that you have. Good news! There is what we called a hidden job market. 


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The  most  effective  elevator  pitch  structure  explained

2/25/2022

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You will never know when you will have an impromptu conversation, either with a former client or colleague, asking you what your new company does. This is an excellent opportunity to promote your business.
 
But before you gather your thoughts, (buzzer on). Times up!!! And they are gone.
 
This is one of many situations that you could have prepared the so-called “elevator pitch”. 


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What makes a good recommendation letter?

2/18/2022

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Recommendation letters are one good example of supporting documents to back you up in your job search journey. They are written evidence of your soft skills and other things that set you apart from the competition.
 
They play a key role in your application process, for they represent how you’re recognized by others, particularly those who have engaged with you in the corporate settings. 

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Do you need a career coach? When and why you should hire one today.

2/11/2022

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In handling life’s challenges, especially those faced within one’s career, a little extra support can go a long way towards your success. Studies have shown that having someone to talk to and listen to your worries can have significant and positive impacts in your life. In other words, having someone to verbalize your feelings to out in the open, can be tantamount in your career. This is especially true when it is someone trained to assist you in handling challenges specifically related to your professional growth.

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How to achieve more work-life balance when working from home

2/4/2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed numerous laborers into another work-from-home condition for the absolute first time.
 
From the start, the adaptability can be welcome — no early cautions, working in yoga pants, maintaining a strategic distance from heavy traffic, even a couple of additional minutes to overlay that heap of clothing. 

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The #1 Myth About What Resumes Should Look Like

1/28/2022

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When you search for resume writing best practices on the internet, you find various articles. There is a wealth of information available online on how to write a resume, along with tips, dos, and don’ts, common resume mistakes, etc. but many of those posts reinforce misconceptions about resume writing.. As a result, despite having exceptional credentials, many applicants are unable to obtain employment.

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Tips for Surviving Panel Interviews

1/21/2022

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Job interviews are hard, especially if you are not facing one interviewer but four. Imagine the anxiety and nervousness that you will be having, it’s like you are on a battlefield with no one else on your side but you. Modern job search during pandemics has become more challenging. Since most interviews are being taken online, the questions and situations are no longer the same. The challenge of having bad connections, equipment preparation, and the environment add further risk. 

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How to get a job with zero experience

1/14/2022

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They say that real-life lessons are in the field and not in the classroom. After graduation, we are all excited to have our first job, earn money, and buy the things that we want. However, before we go far on buying and shopping, we still have to go back to the basics – getting our first job. 

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The Anatomy of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

1/7/2022

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One of the struggles in applying for a job is the appropriate career tool to use, including the million-dollar question “what should I submit? A resume or a CV?”, this is also one of the ways on how to leave a good impression on the hiring managers – following instructions and knowing what to do. 

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The Anatomy of a Federal Resume

12/31/2021

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The job application in the federal government differs greatly from the corporate ones, from the career tools (federal resume, cover letter, KSA, ECQ) to the process itself and there’s no other writing task that is more challenging than creating a federal resume. 

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The Anatomy of a Modern Resume

12/24/2021

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It is a common scenario to conclude that the modern job market is difficult and competitive, amid a global pandemic. There are thousands, if not hundreds, of work applicants competing for the same job vacancy at a  company; therefore, every job applicant's primary target is to stand out among the rest.
 
But do you set yourself apart from a pool of job applicants using a dull, repetitive, and outdated resume? You won't until you flip your resume on its head and turn it into something that people would be interested to read.

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Making the Case for Bridge Jobs

12/17/2021

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Job search is tricky, especially during a pandemic. Job freezes and recessions are everywhere. While the economy is struggling to come back to its former glory, job applicants should also be strategic in finding new sources of income because bills and other obligations won’t stop . Since the job aligned with your background and skills is not always available, bridge jobs will come into place. 

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Why Focusing on Indeed Alone Is Costing You Your Job Search

12/10/2021

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The New Year sparkles the quest for new employment craze among candidates. It is safe to say that you are one of the individuals who is trying to find dream job this year? Heads up, you should plan for the job search battle, and just focusing on one online platform will not help you. Job applications increase at the start of every year. Notwithstanding, you may have a similar outlook alongside other job seekers in what manner will you increment your chances? Simple, you grow your search and find more prospects.

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Here’s Why You Should Shred Your Generic Resume TODAY

12/6/2021

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 Traditionally, generic resumes have been a great starting point when applying for numerous job openings or just to save time. However, this is no longer the case. Generic resumes as a long-term strategy do very little when it comes to helping you present your professional brand to employers. Here are a few reasons why you should skip taking this shortcut and shred your generic resume today:

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How to Use the STAR Method to Write A Killer Resume?

12/3/2021

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STAR is composed of four components: Situation, Task, Action, and Result. The STAR method is commonly used as a behavioral interview strategy by interviewers to determine the right candidate for the job. Thus, it is best to use this as a technique in building your resume. Read through the article to know how to use the method in writing an interview-winning resume.

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3 Things You Should Do When an Employer catfishes you

11/26/2021

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Catfishing does not only happen in love or money but also in employment. After you get the job, you will end up with a role different from what you are expecting. The scenario could be new to your attention, but as early as now, take time to learn about what you need to do. 

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How to Properly Use Colors and Graphics in a Resume

11/19/2021

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In creating a resume, it essential to use proper colors and  graphics to catch the attention of the hiring managers. As part of your goal to showcase your skills, abilities, and experiences, you should consider the design that would help reach every prospective employer.
 
The use of colors in a resume is to highlight sections. To ensure that the hiring managers would look at each section on your resume, you need to choose a color that would hook them up in reading.


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Job Search Fatigue - How to Handle a Stressful Job Search

11/12/2021

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Job search sometimes takes longer than you expect, and you might feel discouraged because of not hearing back anything from recruiters. If this happens, job search fatigue is going to be real. You will feel down and begin to question your credentials/experiences/resume style.
 
Once this job search fatigue occurs, try to make some changes to your style or method of job hunting. You may want to consider the following steps to ensure that you keep your momentum up on your way to your career.


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Top 7 Most Common Second Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

11/5/2021

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The second interview is the much-awaited moment for a job seeker because they are getting nearer to the job offer. And before the qualified candidate can receive the job offer, he or she must know how to answer the top seven-second interview questions.

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Top 3 Tips for Executive Resume Writing

10/29/2021

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The year 2020 has not been easy because of the Pandemic that everyone knows. Lots of people lost their job and want to start a new in the coming year. While you are planning a job search in 2021, did you find time to create or update your resume? If you are an executive-level employee, do you know if your resume will stands out among other qualified applicants? If the answer is no, better read the top three tips in writing an executive resume.

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Top 5 Most in Demand Careers for 2021

10/22/2021

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If you are reading this, congratulations, you survived the year 2020, and now you are pursuing a new career, Yes! It has been a challenging year for all of us, affecting the health and economic sectors.
 
The New Year has come, and it brought a lot of hopes, including a new job and business opportunities. We also learned to adapt to the new normal brought by the global pandemic. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), various jobs and businesses are anticipated to cultivate rapidly this year as compared to the average and median pay last 2019.


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