by Jonathan | Job Interview, Job Search
Job interviews can be stressful and nerve-wracking, but with proper preparation and a positive attitude, you can excel and increase your chances of getting the job. Here are some tips on how to do well in job interviews: Research the company and the position Before...
by Jonathan | Job Interview, Job Search, Professional Development
I can’t possibly negotiate my salary now—we’re in the middle of COVID-19 and I should be happy with anything! Sound familiar? Perhaps you’ve heard a fellow jobseeker say something similar, or maybe you’ve said these words, aloud or to yourself. But is it correct that...
by Jonathan | Job Interview, Job Search, Resume Writing
Many of our careers include an employment gap, due to chance or circumstances. While these gaps may not impact our ability to successfully fulfill a role we apply for, we still may be called upon to explain them at some point in the interview process. Some of us may...
by Jonathan | Job Interview, Professional Development
We all know the job-hunting drill: polish our professional resume, research the company prior to the interview, and be prepared to answer questions about ourselves during the interviewing process. But what about when the interviewer asks us, at the end of the first...
by Jonathan | Job Interview, LinkedIn, Professional Development
Many people upload their resumes to LinkedIn and then forget about the site, only logging on to update their information after they have a career change. But, in fact, LinkedIn is a valuable resource you should be using in your professional toolbox when you are...
by Jonathan | Job Interview, Professional Development, Resume Writer
During maternity leave, new parents quickly learn to expect the unexpected. No matter how well we plan, we have to adapt to changes in plans when our new bundle of joy is in charge of the household for those first few chaotic months. Planning for obstacles applies to...