Hey job seeker, I’m glad you’re here. I know how challenging it can be to start looking for a new job. It once took me over six months to land a job. I share that because I want you to know I’ve been in your shoes and I understand the time and effort that goes…
6 Ways to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
I graduated from college back in 2011, during the aftermath of the Great Recession. I knew then I needed to do my due diligence to stand out as the job market was fierce. While I graduated from college without a full-time job, I was able to land one just 10 days later. This was all…
A 6-Step Guide to Writing an Enticing Cover Letter
Are you fed up with spending hours struggling to write the perfect cover letter? It certainly can seem like an impossibly difficult thing to do. You’ve probably thought to yourself, “I don’t know where to start!” or “I want to sound confident but not arrogant” or “I don’t know what to write about myself!” During…
7 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Your Advantage
Having a LinkedIn profile in today’s day and age is a must and is expected by employers, recruiters and professionals alike. It’s one of the most valuable and underrated social media apps out there. It’s a way for you to grow your network, connect with other professionals and showcase your work experience. But while you…
The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Your Resume [e-Book]
Are you ready to learn valuable tips and take action in crafting your resume? Whether your resume needs to be built from scratch or it simply just needs a refresh, this is the guide for you! L&I’s “Ultimate Guide to Crafting Your Resume” guide aims to help you get one step closer to succeeding in…
How to Effectively Negotiate in Any Situation
For many, negotiating doesn’t come easy, especially for women. According to Forbes, only about 30% of us actually negotiate in a work setting, compared to 46% of men. We tend to accept what is given to us simply because we are too afraid to ask for more. Initiating a negotiation is only half the battle…
5 Things to Do After Your Final Job Interview
After you’ve crushed your final job interview, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. It’s over – you made it! Once you’ve taken a breather, there is still work to be done. Read below for a few more things you need to do as you wait to hear the next steps. Analyze Your Performance…
6 Tips to Crush Your Job Interview
You should be ready to crush your job interview after you’ve made the time to prepare (tips on how to do that here). Before your interview though, I want to share a few things to keep in mind on how you can go in confidently into your interview and impress your potential employer. You ready?…
5 Tips to Effectively Prepare for a Job Interview
You landed a job interview – congrats! That is half the battle in obtaining a new job. Through all the job applying and interviews I’ve done in my post-college life, I’ve definitely learned some tricks of the trade to set myself up for success. Careful preparation beforehand is key to making yourself shine in the…
