I have repeatedly seen that those who take the time to think about who they are and what they want to do BEFORE taking any other action have been more successful in finding not a j-o-b, but a job where they can thrive.

Do you want to harm your chances of getting a job with an employer? Make it obvious that you are keyword stuffing. Recruiters hate this.

Job seekers want their job search to be as short and cost-efficient as possible. Therefore, many wonder whether the added benefits are worth the cost. It can be a confusing and overwhelming decision, especially for those still determining what they stand to gain from the service and whether they will get value for their money.

With focused effort and a positive attitude, you can effectively communicate your strengths and skills, building confidence and trust with the interviewer and ultimately increasing your chances of landing the job.

Career changers can access knowledge, experience, and skills in many ways. Employers make a priority those candidates with relevant experience. By taking advantage of online courses, books, projects, mentoring, volunteering, and other self-study methods, career changers can demonstrate their commitment to their new path and increase their chances of success. 

Your resume is often the first contact between you and a potential employer, and it's important to ensure that it is free of common mistakes that can hinder your job search. From old format elements to overemphasizing responsibilities and not highlighting accomplishments, these mistakes can be the difference between landing an interview and being passed over. 

One complaint that job seekers often have about the hiring process is that they don’t often get feedback from their interviews. If rejected, they rarely hear why; if they do, it is often a vague statement that others are more qualified. This leaves job seekers wondering how they are more qualified. Without specific feedback, candidates are left wondering if they could have said something different in an interview to change the interviewer’s mind.

LinkedIn rolls out many new features throughout the year. Yet, because communication about them is not easily found, it is very easy to miss them or stumble on something and say to yourself, “is that new?”

For job seekers, some great new tools were introduced in 2022 that may help you as you seek work. Here are some of the best new LinkedIn features for job seekers to use.

There is a lot of lousy career and job search advice out there. Vet who is giving you this advice and where it is coming from. If the person doesn’t know, or it is only one person's experience, it pays to be skeptical.