If you’ve been job hunting for a while you’ve probably heard about applicant tracking systems. ‘ATS’ for short, these are the software...

Sometimes good resume advice is actually bad advice. Here’s a common bit advice you may have heard: “Make your resume a little personal.”...

A great cover letter gives you a serious edge, and they don't have to be hard to write.

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Handling the “O” word Has the dreaded “O” word come up in your job search lately? We’re talking “overqualified.” I help experienced...

The number one question I've been answering lately is this: How do I stand out when every job posting has hundreds of people applying?...

“What’s the best career advice you were given when you were just starting out?” I honestly didn't get a lot of advice when I was just...

How to talk about being laid off Tens of thousands of people have been laid off recently. In fact recent estimates suggest that over...

When I work with people pursuing a career change, I hear this a lot: “I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.” These smart,...