Job Search Like a Pro

INTRODUCTION Many job seekers use AI resume development tools with the intention of providing shape and polish to their work history. For those with little experience in layout and design, AI resume development tools can help provide structure. However, many job seekers assume they are ready to launch a search with the output of these tools, giving them a false sense of security that the AI-generated resume will pass muster. Our purpose was to assess how helpful AI resume dev

Excitement around AI built around the release of user-friendly generative AI. The job search industry has seen several tools launch claiming to simplify the search process. So how good are they and what can we really expect from Job Search AI tools? Best Use Cases for AI Current AI tools can offer insights into target roles. Type your target title into the search fields and you can find out information about typical scope and associated keywords you will want to incorporate

Salary transparency was long heralded as a key milestone in achieving pay parity for underrepresented groups. Is it working? As multiple states and cities implement salary transparency laws, we are seeing more job descriptions listing salary ranges. This not only helps job seekers and recruiters start the conversation in a more fruitful place, it also sets expectations for roles that do not provide a range. Jacob Warwick, Negotiation Coach and Founder of ThinkWarwick, an

Understanding the state of the market can help you position yourself as top candidate when navigating a competitive job search. Pre-Pandemic Before the pandemic, many hiring authorities were looking for disruption. In a time of rapid development, high demand, and consumers hungry for innovation, many organizations were following the mantra, “If it’s not broken, break it!” Every company was in a frantic race to launch and release FIRST. First to market meant a great deal when

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First impressions matter and preconceptions pop up in a flash. How can prescreeners decide so quickly that someone is not the right fit?...

Sometimes it’s hard to network through our friends and family because the stakes seem higher. I met the world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma. I was calm, cool, and collected when we shook hands and chatted after his concert at Ravinia. He told me I had nice hands (as a cellist, it was not uncommon for other players to comment on the length of my fingers as an asset) and encouraged me to keep playing. He was incredibly gracious and even joyful. I met Stephen King at a play in Chicago

Not sure what’s missing? If you just can’t attract any interest , consider your approach to finding opportunities. 1) Are you relying on...