Job Seeking

The Internet is teeming with critiques of post-interview thank-you notes, using words like “archaic,” “performative,” and “Victorian.” I’ve witnessed that this topic generates a lot… Read More »Troubleshooting Your Job Search (Part 5 of 5): How thank-you notes affect the interview process

It’s hard not to take it personally when you receive the dreaded email informing you that you are not proceeding in the interview process, or… Read More »Troubleshooting Your Job Search (Part 4 of 5): How to move on from an unsuccessful interview process

As a recruiter, one responsibility I take very seriously is telling a final-round candidate they are not the one receiving a job offer. It’s a… Read More »Troubleshooting Your Job Search (Part 3 of 5): How to be a finalist who gets the job offer

You applied to a job, received a reply, and had an initial phone conversation—often with a recruiter or HR, but sometimes directly with the hiring… Read More »Troubleshooting Your Job Search (Part 2 of 5): How to get past the initial interview

You’ve applied to numerous jobs, emailed your resume directly to hiring managers, and followed all the instructions with precision. Yet you don’t hear anything beyond… Read More »Troubleshooting Your Job Search (Part 1 of 5): How to get a phone interview

I’ve been a human resources professional since 2004 and a full-time recruiter since 2016. Over that time, I have seen thousands (no exaggeration) of resumes… Read More »Troubleshooting Your Job Search