Questions to expect in a job interview (and how to tackle them without breaking a sweat) Let’s be honest—job interviews can feel a little like a first date, but with fewer appetizers and way more questions about your five-year plan. The good news? Most interviewers tend to pull from a familiar script, so if you…
Maximizing LinkedIn for your job search strategy LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful tool for job seekers, but how do you use the site to its full potential? Recruiters are constantly combing the site to find top talent, so we’ve put together these guidelines to help you make the most of your job hunt on LinkedIn. …
How to talk about gaps in employment Over the last couple of years, with a lot of tech companies and other large employers downsizing, people are experiencing layoffs and unexpected changes in employment. If this is your situation, don’t lose hope! Here are some tips to help you talk through gaps in employment or what…
Tips from the experts – How to win as a candidate! Are you on the hunt for a new role? Whether you are just now starting to look around, or have been searching for a while, our team of experts have some great tips to help you succeed. Check out what they love about their…
Tips to prepare for the new year It’s that time of year again – when you reflect on the past 12 months and start thinking about the year ahead. What do you want to do? Will you stay with your current employer? Maybe look at new possibilities and find your next role? Hiring tends to…
Finding and attracting great talent can be a daunting task for early-stage and high-growth companies – traditional hiring methods simply don’t work in the startup space. If you’re a founder or entrepreneur, we invite you to join us every other week on the Build Your Dream Team Podcast as we share strategies and best practices…
3 best questions to ask in an interview Congratulations, you’ve made it to your interview with the hiring manager! It’s important to have questions prepared ahead of time and to keep things positive. You want to make sure you get the most value out of the questions you ask. Often candidates focus on the negative,…
First time working with a recruiter? Here’s how to show up for your initial screen! Screens are the first part of the interview process. It’s your chance to make a great first impression as a candidate, and get a glimpse of your potential future employer. The initial screen is often with an outside recruiter, but…
A collection of career wisdom in honor of the Graduating Class of 2023 This month I thought I’d honor the class of 2023 by soliciting comments from some of the smartest career coaches I know. These amazing women spend hundreds of hours every month reviewing resumes, preparing candidates for interviews, coaching on salary negotiations and…
Bad advice that job seekers follow – and what to do instead When it comes to job search advice, you can count on every single person having an opinion. I just did a Google search for “job search advice” and got 126,000,000 results in .52 seconds. That’s a LOT of information! How in the world…