• Should I Dumb Down My Resume When Applying to Jobs I’m Overqualified For?

    Your resume is sterling. You’ve got degrees to spare, a solid work history, and an attractive list of certificates and awards. Any company would be lucky to have you. So why hasn’t anyone called you back?
  • Pros and Cons of Exaggerating on a Resume

    How do you make your resume stand out? These days, jobs are competitive, and you may be tempted to exaggerate on your resume. There are pros and cons to exaggerating on your resume though. Read more:
  • Why Optimizing Your Resume Around Keywords is Important

    If you want to get recognized as a quality candidate, it’s important to optimize your resume around keywords. Here’s how to do so.
  • Is the Candidate Lying During This Interview? Here’s How to Tell

    So much focus is placed on the stress faced by job candidates, but it can actually be just as nerve-wracking on the other side of the table. Unfortunately, it's all too common for candidates to lie on their resumes or during interviews. As a hiring manager, you need to be on the lookout for signs...
  • Why You Should Be Empathetic When it Comes to Resume Gaps

    You may think a resume gap is a sign of inconsistency or a lack of commitment. However, having a space between jobs isn’t always a negative. In fact, the explanation behind those gaps could actually reveal characteristics you would want in a new hire. So if you’re automatically tossing out resume...
  • Nine Items You Can Remove from Your Resume

    For many of us, writing a resume feels overwhelming especially when there is not across-the-board agreement on what makes a great resume. Want to know what is safe to exclude?
  • Optimize Your Job Search When Your Current Job Title Isn't an Industry Standard

    In theory, job titles should be designed as a succinct description of what you do in your role. However, the reality is, most job titles are too broad or don't accurately describe a person's normal workday tasks. When your job title isn't an industry standard, you'll want to optimize your search....
  • What to Do When Your New Job Isn’t What You Expected

    You did a little happy dance when you found out you were hired, and imagined a bright future full of fun challenges, great coworkers, and plenty of advancement opportunities—just like you were promised! And then reality hit. Your first weeks are filled with signs that everything isn’t what you’d ...
  • Guide to Answering Common Interview Questions

    It's fun to share war stories about the most off-the-wall interview questions you've ever been asked, but most follow a set pattern....Read on to see how to answer the most common interview questions!
  • Top Interview Resources for Employers

    Here's a roundup of our top interview resources for employers. Read up, and get ready to hire top talent!
  • Choosing A Professional Reference 2.0

    My competitive nature shows up in the form of helping friends and colleagues get things like jobs.