There’s increasing debate over the cover letter and whether it remains a relevant tool in today’s job search. In fact, according to a recent Jobvite Survey, 63 percent of recruiters considered the cover letter unimportant and admitted to skipping it altogether, focusing solely on the resume instead. Meanwhile fewer applications require one. So is it […]
A Long Delay Following a Job Interview: What Does it Mean and What Should You Do?
Congratulations. After submitting numerous online applications and getting a few Skype and/or phone “screening interviews,” you finally scored an in-person interview with an organization. And perhaps you think it went pretty well. You dutifully sent out thank-you emails or cards to all your interviewers, and then … (cue the sound of crickets chirping)…. Nothing. No […]
Three Creative Ways to Find Relevant Salary Data
Getting a sense of what you should be paid is an important first step when preparing for a job search. But it can be challenging to find salary information that’s both reliable and relevant to your unique situation. Using a few creative approaches, however, you can better assess expectations for someone in your field and […]
How Do You Make Sense of Conflicting Resume Advice?
Ask a panel of career counselors, recruiters, and hiring managers to discuss the do’s and don’ts of resume writing and you’ll hear assorted viewpoints and a slew of conflicting advice. Everyone has an opinion, but it’s the lack of consistency and agreement that can leave job seekers feeling frustrated. So rather than adding my two […]
Time Management and the Job Search: How to Spend Your Time Wisely
Every job search calls for a significant commitment of your time and energy. As the saying goes, “searching for a job is a full-time job.” But let’s be honest, most job seekers do not have an abundance of time, especially if they’re currently employed while exploring new opportunities. So it’s important to allocate your time […]