Being laid off is a rollercoaster of emotions. At first, there’s shock. After a few days, the news settles in and you tell your friends and family. Then, you move your attention to the job search. You update your LinkedIn…
Originally published June 21, 2017 and revised November 3, 2020. If you’ve been searching for a job, you’re likely familiar with LinkedIn as a tool for finding job postings and learning about various employers. You’ve probably already made a profile…
Originally published September 25, 2019 and revised October 15, 2020. As a job seeker, you know that searching for a new role is tough. Sprucing up your resume, writing multiple cover letters, and scheduling interviews can feel like a full-time…
Are you missing the in-person conversations with colleagues or speaker presentations from networking events? We get it. COVID has shut down most in-person networking groups, but that doesn’t mean you can’t network. In fact, quarantine may have shown us how…
You aced the interviews, met the team, discussed a formal job offer and the hiring process seems to be moving in the right direction. However, until you start day one as a new employee, there are circumstances that could jeopardize…
Working remotely with kids at home can be hectic. From unexpected noises and distractions to endless Zoom calls, it's difficult to focus – add in distance learning for your children and it's bound to be stressful. The good news is,…
Ever wonder where your résumé goes after you apply to a job online? To organize the volume of applications, companies typically rely on applicant tracking systems to help keep them organized. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are used to—often manually—scan résumés…
If the pandemic taught us one work-related thing, it’s this—working fully remote is a big transition. With more distractions and noises at home than before, you can have days where you complete everything on your to-do list and days where…
Are you looking to learn new skills or work with cutting edge technology? Maybe contracting is for you! Contracts are typically limited-duration (anywhere from a few weeks or months to a year or longer) with time spent working on a…
It is natural to need some external motivation from time to time, even at work. Whether it’s the end of the week or you’re just getting started, sometimes it’s tough to stay focused. These times are nothing like we have…