Ghosted by Employers? How to Take Back Control of Your Job Search
Employer ghosting is one of the most discouraging parts of today’s job search—but it doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. Whether you’ve been left waiting after a great interview or communication has suddenly stopped, ghosting is usually a symptom of broken hiring processes, not a reflection of your value. In this guide, we break down why ghosting happens, how to spot the early signs, and how to retake control of your job search with a smarter, more confident strategy.
Returning to Work? Here's How to Address Your Career Break
Career breaks are more common, and more accepted, than ever. Discover how to turn employment gaps into strengths by showcasing transferable skills, reframing unpaid work, and using smart resume and cover letter strategies to confidently re-enter the workforce.
How To Turn Your Worst Career Moments Into Your Best Career Stories
We’ve all had those career moments we wish we could forget: the botched presentation, the missed deadline, the promotion that slipped away. But here’s the truth: those “failures” might be your greatest professional assets.
In today’s job market, hiring managers aren’t looking for perfect candidates; they’re looking for resilient, self-aware professionals who can learn, adapt, and grow. By reframing setbacks into powerful career stories, you show employers not just what you’ve done, but who you’ve become.
This post walks you through a five-step framework to transform career missteps into compelling narratives that highlight your growth, leadership, and emotional intelligence. Because your worst career moments don’t define you, they prepare you.
How To Turn AI-Based Hiring Practices Into Your Job Search Secret Weapon
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how companies hire—from resume screening to video interviews and assessments. While it may feel intimidating, AI isn’t your enemy; it’s the first filter. This post shows you how to turn AI-based hiring into your advantage with a 5-step roadmap: optimize your resume for ATS, practice concise video responses, maintain consistency across platforms, show genuine engagement, and humanize the process by asking meaningful questions. You’ll also learn what pitfalls to avoid, how AI-led interviews work, and how to align your strategy so you impress both the algorithm and the recruiter. By preparing smartly, you can transform AI hiring from a hurdle into your secret weapon.
The 10-minute strategy that's landing job offers (while everyone else gets "we'll be in touch")
Most job seekers walk into interviews hoping their answers impress. But one simple strategy, a concise 5-slide presentation, can completely change the dynamic. Learn how this overlooked approach helps you prove your value, lead the conversation, and stand out from every other candidate.
5 Ways to Test Drive a Career Change
Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of changing careers? Does the idea of making a shift quickly get buried under doubts like "I'm not qualified," "It's too late," or "It's too expensive"? If so, it's time for a fresh perspective. Making a career change might seem like an impossible task, but it doesn't have to be.
The Introvert’s Guide to Informational Interviews
Ready to embark on an exciting new career journey? Informational interviews can be your secret weapon to explore new roles, and work environments, and build a professional network that will help you succeed. Even if you find networking challenging as an introvert, you can still leverage these conversations to your advantage.
Negotiating a Job: Focus on This, Not That
In general, job offer negotiations are rarely easy but can be critical in advancing your career and ensuring you're paid fairly for your skills and experience. How you handle yourself will depend on where you are in your career and what aspects of the role are most important to you.
Why both? The resume and career portfolio have different purposes and unique benefits.