Category: Job Hunting
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Resume Revamp: Strategies to Standout
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On Mar 25, 2023, I had the opportunity to run a Resume Workshop with Xue Hua for the Northwest Vietnamese Students Association! I really enjoyed connecting with students again and sharing my favourite tips for an awesome resume. #ICYMI, check out the presentation below: Need more help with your resume?…
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What is a Career Walking Deck?
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In today’s competitive job market, it’s not enough to have a well-written resume and cover letter. As a job seeker, you need to go above and beyond to stand out from the crowd. A career walking deck is a visual presentation that outlines your skills, experiences, and achievements in a…
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Here’s a tried and true way to stand out in your next job interview
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It’s a competitive job market out there, folks! More people are applying for fewer jobs, and it seems like the odds are against us. Here’s one thing you need to do to stand out… This is a tried and true method. It worked for me, and it worked for other…
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The Triple Threat of Job Hunting
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On Wed Mar 1, 2023, I had the opportunity to present to the Microsoft Federal Center of Excellence organization. Thank you so much to Eric Simons for inviting me to speak! #ICYMI, find the presentation below:
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How to Refresh Your Resume in 3 Simple Steps
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Whether you’re actively job hunting or not, I recommend refreshing your resume on a quarterly to semi-annual basis. In case ChatGPT is at capacity, here are 3 steps you should remember 😃 Step 1: Find a good resume template What good means to me: Step 2: Use strong action verbs…
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3 Secrets to Networking Webinar
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On Feb 6, 2023, I had the pleasure of presenting to 80+ people at a Women at Microsoft Event: How to Build a Thriving Network. Please see the presentation slides below: More free resources: These 10 LinkedIn Tips Will Make You a Better Networker Digital Branding & Virtual Networking Webinar…
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Career vs. Professional Development: What’s the Difference?
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Is career development the same as professional development? No! Often, we mix up career and professional development — but these are 2 different things. I met with Eric Simons, Director of CritSit Management in the Federal Center of Excellence at Microsoft to chat about this topic and how to go…
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3 Important Parts of a Career Walking Deck
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Ever since joining Microsoft, I have been touting the need for everyone to have a career walking deck (AKA personal pitch deck). It is helpful in the job hunting process and also great for introducing yourself in coffee chats. Here are 3 slides that you should include in your career…
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3 Secrets to Better Networking from 300+ Coffee Chats
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I used to be absolutely terrified of networking. The thought of talking to grown-ass adults made my heart race and my mouth go dry. In my second year of university, I decided to face my fears by joining a sales team where I had to make cold calls to hiring…
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3 Steps for Navigating the Layoffs Landscape
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When I was a university student, one of my mentors was a Senior VP at the O&G company where I was interning at. I remember she told me one time that no one—no matter how skilled or experienced or high up in the corporate ladder he or she was—was in-disposable.…