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While it might be tempting to get your job application in sooner rather than later – with the resume as the primary focus – it’s often just as important to prioritise the complementary, job-tailored cover letter. Across a range of professions, the ‘how to apply’ section of the job advertisement and/or position description is likely […]

If you want to broaden your professional prospects, a well-considered LinkedIn presence is highly recommended. Thinking of yourself as a personal brand, this digital platform has many marketing benefits, including from a job seeking and career networking perspective. As at October 2020, there were 106 million active users on LinkedIn, including around 4.5 million in […]

“… the most captivating resume is the one that seems to match all requirements … Don’t make your target reader fish through a bunch of noise in order to find what’s really important … because they won’t.” (monster.com)   In addition to ensuring ATS compliance and keyword optimisation across your resume and other career documentation, […]

While your resume is specifically used for job applications, your LinkedIn profile allows you to continually expand and evolve your personal branding. Many recruiters will delve into your digital presence when assessing your job relevance, meaning these two career documents should be relatively harmonious. Although it’s okay to incorporate additional, less-job-specific brand offerings into your […]

It has recently been reported that more than two-thirds of vacant jobs are filled via networking channels, and that a similar amount of LinkedIn professionals consider networking to be critical to career success. There are no doubt many career benefits from building and maintaining robust, interactive and supportive professional connections – even when you’re not […]

Job-tailored career documentation has become essential in today’s professional marketplace. If a job candidate doesn’t spend time producing adequately aligned resumes and cover letters, they’re less likely to stand out and achieve their career aspirations. You generally have about 10 seconds to ‘wow’ the recruiter – and that’s after it’s passed through the pre-assessment ATS […]

I don’t think there are many who’d disagree 2020 was a particularly challenging year, including professionally. The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced many to reflect and rethink their life priorities. And the unprecedented opportunities to work from home – thanks to COVID lockdowns – has no doubt been a trying shift for some. Although another spin […]

As I discussed in a recent blog about job interview preparedness, there’s value in researching and preparing for potential interview questions. There are a range of standard questions that are likely to be asked by the interviewer (e.g. Why do you want to work here?), so spend time identifying, interpreting and considering responses to them. […]

While most roles have necessary technical or hard skills, it’s often the showcasing of your complementary soft skills that will set you apart from other job candidates. Also described as your character traits and/or your interpersonal skills or attitudes, they highlight your ability to work well (e.g. time management and problem solving), including with others […]

In addition to ensuring ATS compliance across your resume and other career documentation, there are other key factors that should be considered. In line with the old saying that ‘slow and steady wins the race’, it’s really important to take your time with each job application. Make sure you address any instructions or specifications. In […]