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5 Reasons Why You Need a Professional Headshot

5 Reasons Why You Need a Professional Headshot

Headshots are your first impression in this digital era we live in. They show off your personality, support your skills and resume, and remind other professionals who you are! As a freelance photographer, I could give you many reasons why an updated and professional...

8 Skills You’re Not Putting on Your Resume (But Absolutely Need To)

8 Skills You’re Not Putting on Your Resume (But Absolutely Need To)

Job searching can be intimidating and time-consuming, especially when it comes to resume writing. Deciding what skills to put on your resume can be tough. It is important to tailor your resume to each position to increase your chances of landing the job, but even...

Does Your Resume Tell a Story? How to Create an Effective Narrative

Does Your Resume Tell a Story? How to Create an Effective Narrative

The beginning of every job search starts with a resume. When read by human eyes, your resume will get the reader’s attention for only 2.5 to 20 seconds. Taking into consideration the length of time that the average reader will spend on your resume at first glance,...

How to WOW a Hiring Manager in 6 Seconds or Less

How to WOW a Hiring Manager in 6 Seconds or Less

When you apply to a job, it’s not uncommon to see a posting where hundreds of applicants have applied—hundreds of applicants that need to be manually reviewed by a recruiter or hiring manager. It’s quite a daunting task. It’s no wonder why the average time spent...

Formatting Your Resume When Furloughed and Other Resume Writing Tips

Formatting Your Resume When Furloughed and Other Resume Writing Tips

2020 has changed a lot of things about…a lot of things; millions of Americans have found themselves laid off or furloughed for (possibly) the first time in their lives. If you find yourself in that position, it can be comforting to know you’re not alone, but even...

I’ve Submitted My Application, Now What?

I’ve Submitted My Application, Now What?

You have just submitted your application for your dream job! What are the next steps? There are a few things you can do to help stand out in the crowd. Stop Screening Your Calls Although it may seem silly, make sure you are answering your phone when it rings. In...

A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Cover Letters

A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Cover Letters

You have spent hours searching for your dream job and just came across a posting that matches your skillset perfectly. You have your resume ready to go, but you notice the application process requires a cover letter. The panic starts to set in; you are not a...

How to Protect Your Resume From Generation Bias

How to Protect Your Resume From Generation Bias

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, commonly known as the ADEA, officially banned employers from discriminating against candidates due to age. Despite this law, some employers may subconsciously pass on candidates due to their perceived age from clues on their...