As a resume writer and recruiter, I have spent countless hours interviewing top talent. A commonly cited challenge by candidates of all levels and backgrounds is how to identify and…
When you try to define someone by experience level alone, it can often be a blurry line when you categorize years of experience into specific buckets with labels such as “senior level”. In the world of recruiting and job descriptions, a candidate with 8 years of experience would likely be considered senior level, while a candidate with say, 7 years of experience, could easily fall into the mid-level category. How does one distinguish? When it comes down to pricing, it can be a very tricky subject.
I know copywriters who get paid 6 figures a year to write one-line sentences on a page. Make no mistake, they write endless variations, edit countless more, argue with creative…
Here we are, the Tuesday after a long holiday weekend, and our to-do lists are likely full the brim with “time to get down to business” type items. And while…
We’ve all been there, at a party, a networking event, an outing of some sort where someone asks you, “So, what do you do?” And for many of us, it’s…
It’s the ongoing job seeker’s dilemma: how to stand out in your job search and not get lost in the virtual pile of applications. The average number of applicants for…
You’ve probably heard the same advice time and again as far as appropriate interview acumen: pay attention to body language, smile, exude confidence, mirror the other person, etc. Even though…
One of the biggest skills people are often lacking is also one of the ones we take most for granted: Good Communication. Because everyone is a “Strong Communicator” and has…
List-building is a great method for evaluating the effectiveness of your personal brand. By taking an inventory of all of your available assets you can then look at how to…
Why is always it nerve-wracking to ask for a raise, put your hand up for a promotion, go on an important job interview, or ask someone to take a leap…