Resume

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October 10, 2024 Julie Shenkman

Intentionally Leaving Items Off Your Resume Makes a Bad Impression

When crafting your resume, it’s tempting to leave off certain details in hopes that a potential employer won’t notice. Maybe it’s the graduation date from your degree or a job you held for a short period of time. You might

Woman looking upset at her dining room table with her head in her hands.

October 26, 2023 Julie Shenkman

Setbacks are the Steppingstones to Success

We’ve all experienced setbacks in our lives whether it be from missing a potential job opportunity, making a few mistakes on a work project, or forgetting to ask for skim milk instead of whole milk at Starbucks. Whatever setbacks you

September 26, 2023 Julie Shenkman

6 Skills That Catch an Employer’s Eye

So, you’re looking for a new position and decide to apply for one you think would be the perfect fit. But soon after applying you notice there are over 500+ applicants! You are probably wondering how you can make your

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September 14, 2023 Julie Shenkman

Why It’s Hard for Employers to Hire Someone That Says They Can Do Anything

A job interview is your best opportunity to sell yourself to an employer. You want to blow them away with your qualifications. You want to wow them with all you have to offer. At times, you may be tempted to

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August 29, 2023 Julie Shenkman

When The First Impression Happens Before You Even Meet the Interviewer in Person, How Do You Make a Good One?

You spend a lot of time preparing for a job interview. Planning to get there on time. Dressing for success. Researching the company. Studying common questions and rehearsing your answers. And of course you do. First impressions are powerful… and

Infographic describing Top Three Ways Job Seekers Plan to Improve Their Job Search

April 13, 2023 Julie Shenkman

3 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired

The New Year is still young. Job seekers may have made personal goals to land themselves better jobs that align with their professional aims for this year. If you’re one of those people and are also wondering how to increase

January 5, 2023 Julie Shenkman

Rebrand Your Professional Introduction

No matter what your position, it’s likely that your current or previous roles gave you lots of experience and different types of expertise. Perhaps you were an Office Administrator who had to learn QuickBooks for your role or you were

November 22, 2022 Julie Shenkman

How to Find a Job Before the End of The Year

As 2023 approaches, it’s a great time to reevaluate and refocus your job search. Think of the next two months as a time for transformation, excitement, and new opportunity. If you’ve ever run a race or faced a countdown clock

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October 13, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Is Hustle Culture Over?

Before the world changed in March 2020, Hustle Culture, a societal trend that promotes intense and continuous hard work aka “the grind” seemed like the only way to achieve success as a young professional. People prided themselves on balancing jobs,

September 27, 2022 Julie Shenkman

All Your Questions About the Skills Section on Your Resume Are Answered

Writing a resume to only include the important things is hard and the first thing we tend to cut is the skills section. But wait! Your skills section on your resume isn’t something to give up, instead, the skills you’re

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