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If you’re a job seeker, this simple yet powerful exercise will change the way you market yourself to employers. It’s honestly going to blow your mind. Are you ready? Here’s the challenge: Describe the value you provide to employers in…

You’ve always been told that you shouldn’t write, “To Whom It May Concern,” on your cover letter. But what should you do when you don’t have the name of the hiring manager? Addressing your cover letter properly is crucial. It…

You’ve made it through the rigorous interview process successfully, and the organization has extended you an offer for employment. Congratulations! This is an exciting milestone, but before you accept, it’s important to carefully review the details of the offer. Beyond…

So, you think you know everything about writing a good resume? That’s great, but a lot of people really don’t—and even the most experienced professionals can make mistakes. The job market is constantly evolving, and what worked a few years…

Do you think age discrimination is affecting your job search? Do you feel like you are losing out to the competition because you’re older? If so, you’re not alone in this thinking, and I’m going to share some information with…

If your resume has made it into the “yes” pile, the next step is often a phone screening. This initial conversation allows employers to quickly assess your communication skills, confirm key details about your experience, and determine whether you’re a…

Every time you interview, your main purpose is to convince the employer to hire you. The job search is a sales process. The hiring manager (your future boss) is the “customer,” and you are both the sales rep and the…

Third-party risk is a major concern as organizations increasingly rely on external vendors, software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers, and cloud platforms to drive business efficiency. Reliance on this expanding digital ecosystem introduces new risks. Each third party that has access to your…

When you’re really nervous for a job interview, it can work against you. You might not realize it, but your nervousness can actually make you overcompensate and appear arrogant, which can hurt your first impression. Confidence is important, but there’s…

Ever wonder what having LinkedIn skills endorsements says about you to employers? Endorsements are supposed to help your profile. Yet, in some instances, they may be hurting your efforts to come off as that “perfect” candidate for the job. It…