Your LinkedIn profile is more than just a digital resume—it’s your first impression, your personal brand, and often the deciding factor in whether a recruiter reaches out or scrolls past. If you are unable to pitch your experiences and skills in person, a strong LinkedIn presence is one of the most powerful tools in your job search toolkit. READ MORE AT PROFESSIONAL ALTERNATIVES
resume (10)
Source: Getty Images
In today’s hyper-competitive job market, especially in fast-moving industries like tech, marketing, and finance, the best roles often get filled before they’re ever posted. According to a Jobvite Recruiter Nation Survey, as much as 40% of positions are filled through internal referrals and networks before they go public. So how do you become the person they call before a job even hits the market? Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve and land those hidden opportunities.
1. B
Industries like technology, consulting services, and startups move fast and shape the world in exciting ways. Working in these fields can be invigorating. Breaking into them can feel daunting, however. Employers are more selective, expecting employees to work smarter and faster. A traditional job search approach often isn’t enough.
If you’re aiming to transition into a highly competitive industry, or if you are pursuing a role at a desirable employer, here are three strategies that will help
With technology and job-hunting habits continually changing, an executive resume today must communicate more than just a list of accomplishments or generic competencies. It needs to embody your unique professional identity so you’re positioned as the right fit for a specific role and company. So, what do these changes mean for your resume in 2025? READ MORE AT CAREER IMPRESSIONS
Job scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting unsuspecting job seekers with a variety of deceptive tactics. Cybercriminals exploit the vulnerability of individuals seeking employment, often using fraudulent job postings, phishing emails, and social engineering techniques to lure victims into sharing sensitive personal information. READ MORE AT UNDERCOVER RECRUITER
When you’re looking for a new job, the time it takes can feel brutal. Every day, you hope the right job will fall into your lap. Not only are you anxious about this, so are your friends and family. They’ve never seen a job search take so long. Something must be wrong. Right? Not necessarily.
There are a few things to consider when it comes to getting a new job. First, think about this. When you finished college, you would take any job, working anywhere, doing anything, for any amount of money.
If you are ready for a mid-career pivot, you are likely hoping for a job that will value your outsider experience, pays well and doesn’t have huge barriers to entry. There are certain industries where coming from a different career track won’t be an issue and in some cases can be a plus.
The key is to figure out what experience you already have that can help you make the transition but also succeed in your next role. READ MORE AT FORBES
Today's job search process can be daunting. Whether it's creating a résumé that will stand out from the crowd, preparing to ace a preliminary phone interview, figuring out how to wow a hiring manager in a second- or third-round interview, or negotiating an offer, unique challenges come with each step of the process. Read more at Refinery 29
Thinking about finding yourself a new 9-5? It can be hard to figure out what exactly you can do to make your résumé stand out in a crowd of other, similarly polished, one-page masterpieces. Even after you've looked at every template around and re-written your cover letter fifteen times, there are still ways to make the recruiter or hiring manager in HR notice your résumé first — and help them remember it when they're looking at 200 others.
These résumé writing tips from experts can help you pol
