Here’s a little job post trivia for you. Since applicant tracking systems require keywords, which words would you use on your resume when applying for the positions below? Job post […]
Appropriate and Inappropriate Job Search Attire
I’ve been taking tests for state positions and it’s amazing to see what people wear. I mean, this is still part of the job search process. I’m not the fashion […]
Even Applying for Temp Work Has Changed
Remember when you could walk into a temporary staffing agency, complete new hire paperwork and possibly start working that day? If not that day, then sometime during that week. Temp […]
How to Tackle the Salary Question
What did you earn in your last position? How much would you like to earn in your next position? What is your desired salary? These and similar questions will stump […]
Recruiter Blues
I want to share some of my experiences with recruiters from other states have contacted me about training and writing gigs at huge companies like Google, JLL and United Airlines […]
Applicant Tracking Systems Frustrations
When applying for jobs online, whether through a job board or company website, you are entering information into an applicant tracking system (ATS). These programs were supposed to make it […]
Cover Letter Frustration
Unlike resumes, I only have one cover letter frustration: knowing whether I need one or not. A few years ago, job seekers had to send one with their resumes. Today…well, […]
Top 3 Resume Frustrations
I’m going to kick off my Frustrated Job Seeker Series with my top three resume frustrations. All job seekers should have resumes that highlight your professional experience, skills, education, […]
Frustrated Job Seeker Series
I’m currently seeking a permanent learning & development position (previously known as training & development) and have becoming increasingly frustrated in my job search. Yes, I am a frustrated job […]
Games Recruiters Play
I applied for a social media position at Sears that would have been soooo fun. (I’m looking for a part-time or full-time corporate trainer or social media community manager position […]