Tag: job hunting

  • 50 Resume Tips to Land Your Next Job

    50 Resume Tips to Land Your Next Job

    For those of you who have been following me on LinkedIn, you may be aware that I am celebrating 200+ resumes rescued by sharing 200 days of resume + job hunting tips (from myself and others). #ICYMI, I am summarizing and linking to the 50 posts so far for those of you…

  • Focus on These 3 Things If You’re Job Hunting This Summer

    Focus on These 3 Things If You’re Job Hunting This Summer

    It’s a crazily competitive landscape out there, but that doesn’t mean you should give up hope in finding your next job! My blog and resources are here to support you through the ups and downs of your career and I am always looking for ideas and feedback, so let me…

  • 3 Unique Ways to Find Your Next Job (Part 2)

    3 Unique Ways to Find Your Next Job (Part 2)

    Job hunting can be a painful process. I get it. Hitting that “Apply” button isn’t so fun when you’re doing it for the 99th time. It’s even less fun when you’re getting rejected or worse—ghosted 👻 Here’s what you can do about it: switch things up. Go about your job hunting journey…

  • 3 Unique Ways to Find Your Next Job (Part 1)

    3 Unique Ways to Find Your Next Job (Part 1)

    Job hunting can be a painful process. I get it. Hitting that “Apply” button isn’t so fun when you’re doing it for the 99th time. It’s even less fun when you’re getting rejected or worse—ghosted 👻… Here’s what you can do about it: switch things up. Go about your job…

  • Resume Revamp: Strategies to Standout

    Resume Revamp: Strategies to Standout

    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?…

  • Why applying for jobs is a waste of time & what you should do instead

    Why applying for jobs is a waste of time & what you should do instead

    I’ve been seeing many people posts about their gruelling job hunting experiences and how they’ve applied for hundreds or even thousands of jobs only to get rejected or never hear back. I agree that it really sucks, but here’s what you can do about it… Today, I am sharing my…

  • What is a Career Walking Deck?

    What is a Career Walking Deck?

    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…

  • Here’s a tried and true way to stand out in your next job interview

    Here’s a tried and true way to stand out in your next job interview

    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…

  • The Triple Threat of Job Hunting

    The Triple Threat of Job Hunting

    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:

  • How to Refresh Your Resume in 3 Simple Steps

    How to Refresh Your Resume in 3 Simple Steps

    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…