Q: I was laid off during the pandemic. How do I reflect this on my resume and still appear attractive to employers? A: My partner likes to make a joke…
A: First and foremost, the answer to this question is highly personal and based on a number of factors, from your background and skill level, to your financial situation, and…
By David Wiacek, BRS Senior Resume Consultant & Contributor Finding a job is already a daunting process even under “normal” circumstances, to say nothing of the massive wrench that the…
Relationships and networking have been the foundation of nearly every job I’ve had. And referrals in my networking group consistently account for 30% of my new clients. The ability to…
Part of setting yourself for success in your job search is doing adequate research and planning with the right tools. If you go into your job search with a clear…
In some cases, it makes sense to create a more generalized resume than one pointed towards a specific job title. This comes up when you need to position yourself effectively…
We career gurus often tell you to veer away from those “overly common” skills that everyone puts on their resume: creativity good communication skills team player independent thinker goal-oriented …and…
One of the biggest frustrations I hear from job seekers is what’s taking so long to hear back from HR after submitting their resume to a job posting. The job…
In a digitally-driven job market, having answers and information at the click of a button has become a standard. Unfortunately, that’s not quite how it works when it comes to…
Changing careers used to be considered a risky move, with a certain level of prestige being placed on building a lengthy tenure at one company, or progressing upward in an…