Ricia MaranoMay 93 minElevator Pitches: What are They Are & How to Write OneWe’ve talked about elevator pitches before (See our Job Fair article). An elevator pitch is a quick synopsis of who you are, your...
Ricia MaranoApr 184 minExplaining Employment GapsIf you’ve a career of any length, there may very well be a time where you will have an employment gap. It can be for any reason from a...
Ricia MaranoApr 42 minDoing a Resume with Little to No Work ExperienceIt seems a catch-22: to get a job you need work experience; to get work experience you need a job. I’ll let you in on a secret: work...
Ricia MaranoMar 284 minCreating a Personal Website for Your Job SearchResumes, cover letters, interviews and so on. There’s so much to do when job searching, why bother with a website? There are a few...
Alexis AmsdenFeb 212 minRemote Work: Avoiding the ScamsEven prior to the pandemic, work from home jobs, or remote work positions, were very desirable, but often times required a specific...
Ricia MaranoFeb 74 minThe Formula For Attending a Job FairIf you’re looking for a job, it is worth attending a job fair. Most all companies that will be present are there because they are...
Ricia MaranoJan 315 minWhy Am I Not Getting Hired?You’ve filled out dozens of applications or sent out dozens of resumes. Maybe you’ve had some interviews. But it all ends there. You’re...
Ricia MaranoJan 33 minHow to Keep Your Social Media from Ruining Your Job ProspectsIt’s a fact: hiring managers will google you and find your social media. They will look it over. They will use it to help them to make a...
Ricia MaranoDec 20, 20213 minTips for Reducing Job Search AnxietyLooking for a job is stressful in and of itself. Add in the holidays or facing mounting bills or even trying to figure out the...
Ricia MaranoDec 13, 20213 minHow to Do a Resume When You Have a Lot of ExperienceFirst of all, lucky you! You are blessed with career riches. However, you know that a resume shouldn’t span more than two pages,...
Shannon PhillipsDec 6, 20212 minCompleting Job ApplicationsFor most job seekers, the job application is the first impression you make upon an employer. Whether the application is in person or...
Ricia MaranoOct 18, 20212 minTransferable Skills: What They Are & How to Identify YoursAs many people are changing jobs, whether it be from one department to another within the same company or doing a complete career switch,...
Ricia MaranoSep 27, 20213 min5 More Common Interview Questions and How to Answer ThemSo many potential questions, so many answers to formulate. The truth is that no matter how much you prepare, you can’t predict every...
Ricia MaranoSep 20, 20212 minThe Oft Forgotten Job Search Step: The Thank YouYou’re doing well. You’ve written a killer cover letter and resume. You got an interview and feel like you’ve aced it. Now you just...
Ricia MaranoAug 9, 20213 minResumes 101I won’t lie. Resume writing can be a bit of a chore. It’s a necessary one though in getting a job. Many employers want a resume these...
Ricia MaranoAug 2, 20214 minAcing That Job InterviewYou got the phone call for an interview. Your preparation for that interview starts with that call. Get the name of who you are talking...
Ricia MaranoJul 26, 20214 minI’ve Lost My Job. Now What?Losing your job, especially if it’s through no fault of your own, can be extremely difficult. You’ve lost your source of income and...