Walking out of an interview feeling great? Don’t celebrate yet. What happens next could make or break your chances of getting the job. I’ve watched too many talented people lose opportunities because they treated the post-interview phase like an afterthought. They send one generic ‘thanks for your time’ email and then… nothing, missing the bigger […]
Table of Contents Do You Even Need References on Your Resume? When You Actually DO Need References How to Pick References That Matter Building a Reference Page That Works Managing Your References Like a Pro TL;DR Skip the references on your resume – use that space for achievements that actually sell you When you need […]
Let’s be honest – updating your resume probably isn’t on your weekly to-do list. But with the dramatic workforce changes hitting both public and private sectors in 2025, you might find yourself scrambling to refresh that dusty document faster than you’d like. The good news? You don’t need to rebuild everything from scratch. This guide […]
Let me guess – someone told you to keep your resume to one page, right? Maybe it was a career counselor, your college advisor, or that well-meaning friend who “knows about hiring.” Well, I’ve got news for you: that advice might be costing you job opportunities. One of the biggest questions job seekers ask is, […]
Understanding the typical medical assistant salary can help you see where you stand and what’s possible in this career. Let’s cut through the fluff and talk real numbers. The healthcare field is booming, and medical assistants are right in the thick of it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here’s the truth nobody talks about: you might lose your dream job not because you lack technical skills, but because you can’t show you’re someone people actually want to work with. I’ve watched brilliant engineers get passed over for promotion because they couldn’t explain their ideas clearly. I’ve seen talented designers lose clients because they […]
