What someone thinks they said and what someone else actually hears is often very different. And with a resume, there is a lot of room for a recruiter to hear the wrong message. What does yours say about you? Does […]
“How do I write a cover letter?” The short answer is, Don’t worry about it unless the company asks for it. Surprised? That’s not what your school guidance counselor told you? The truth is, fewer and fewer managers are relying […]
“What type of animal is most like you?” “How many square feet of pizza are eaten in the U.S. each year?” Sound like icebreaker questions at a party? Believe it or not, these are real job interview questions. While they […]
Last week, Central Illinois was stunned by the news that the Mistubishi production plant in Normal will be closing. According to a report by the Pantagraph, nearly 1,200 workers will be affected. Many will be laid off beginning in November. […]
A job search can be thrilling and frightening at the same time. Whether you are currently unemployed or you are just looking for new possibilities, it is an opportunity to reinvent yourself and pursue what makes you passionate. As you […]
Losing a job and being unemployed can come as a shock. Whether you were terminated, laid-off, or you chose to leave, that space in between jobs can be uncomfortable and worrisome. Sometimes that employment gap only lasts a few weeks, […]
As a modern job seeker, your initial contact with potential employers is often going to be electronic. So, when you’re crafting a resume that you’re planning to post online, one of your primary objectives should be making it discoverable. You […]
