Thinking about becoming an ultrasound tech? The ultrasound tech salary info you’ll find online barely scratches the surface. Here’s what’s really happening with pay in this field – and how to position yourself for the best opportunities. The average ultrasound tech makes about $82,570 a year – pretty good for a job that only requires […]
Nurse Practitioner Salary: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My First Job Offer
The NP field is absolutely booming right now. Employment is projected to grow 35 percent from 2024 to 2034, way faster than most other jobs according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This explosive growth creates incredible opportunities, but it also means a lot of confusion about what you should actually expect to earn. Understanding […]
What Anesthesiologists Really Make (And Why It’s Probably More Than You Think)
Look, I’ve been watching my colleagues navigate anesthesiology salaries for years, and here’s the truth: most doctors are selling themselves short. Way short. Those generic anesthesiologist salary surveys? They’re missing half the story. While they’ll tell you the average is around $400K, I know locum anesthesiologists pulling in $275-$325 per hour versus $214 for permanent […]
What to Put on a Resume: The Complete Guide That Actually Gets You Hired
Last week, I watched a hiring manager toss aside a resume from someone with perfect qualifications. Why? Their email was ‘partygirl2024@gmail.com.’ Don’t be that person. If you’re wondering what to put on a resume in 2024, it starts with avoiding simple mistakes like unprofessional email addresses. A Zippia survey done in 2023 found that 1 […]
25 Resume Profile Examples That Actually Get You Hired (Plus What Really Works)
Look, I’ve made plenty of resume mistakes myself, and I’ve seen friends struggle with theirs too. The resume profile section? It’s trickier than it looks. Most people either write something so generic it could apply to anyone (“experienced professional seeking opportunities” – ugh), or they stuff it with buzzwords that make hiring managers roll their […]
How Long Should a Resume Be: The Truth About What Actually Gets You Hired
I’ve been helping people with their resumes for years, and here’s what drives me crazy: everyone’s obsessing over the wrong thing. “Should my resume be one page or two?” they ask, while their actual content reads like a boring job description. Meanwhile, hiring managers are scanning hundreds of resumes looking for someone who can actually […]
Hard Skills vs Soft Skills: Why Most People Get This Balance Completely Wrong (And How to Fix It)
TL;DR Technical skills get you in the door, but people skills get you promoted This is the essence of the hard skills vs soft skills debate that shapes most careers today. Different industries need different balances—there’s no one-size-fits-all approach You can’t fake either type of skill, but you can learn both with the right strategy […]
LinkedIn Resume Secrets That Actually Get You Hired (Most People Miss These)
Here’s what’s crazy – LinkedIn’s algorithm is smarter than ever, but most people still just upload their resume and hope for the best. Big mistake. I’ve watched thousands of talented professionals stay invisible to recruiters simply because they don’t understand how LinkedIn actually works. With profile analytics showing that users struggle to understand what moves […]
25 Resignation Letter Examples That Actually Work (Plus Expert Analysis)
I still cringe thinking about my first resignation letter. I basically wrote “I quit” in an email at 11 PM on a Sunday and hit send before I could chicken out. Spoiler alert: that’s not how you want to leave a job. That’s why I’ve pulled together real-world resignation letter examples you can actually use […]
25 Resume Objective Examples That Actually Get You Hired (Plus Expert Tips)
I still remember staring at my blank resume at 2 AM, wondering how to summarize my entire professional life in two sentences. My first attempt was painfully generic: “Hardworking professional seeking challenging opportunities.” Spoiler alert: it didn’t work. According to Handshake’s career research, your resume objective is “one of the most critical components of your […]