Getting an interview can be one of the hardest parts of a job search. After weeks or months of applying, networking, following up, and waiting, you finally get the call: We’d like to invite you to interview. Now what? It’s tempting to see the interview as the finish line, but it’s really where the focus … Continue Reading
For years, I’ve been helping STEM professionals communicate their unique value, expertise, and impact on paper, online, and in person. Many people initially seek me out because they want help with their resume. While a strong resume absolutely matters, it’s only one component of a successful job search. I work with many brilliant, highly accomplished … Continue Reading
One of the things I see most often when working with scientists, engineers, and technical professionals is the assumption that expertise speaks for itself. It’s an understandable assumption. You’ve spent years building your career: earning advanced degrees, solving technical problems, developing new technologies, publishing research, filing patents, optimizing processes, and becoming the person others rely … Continue Reading
If your LinkedIn profile stops at job titles, you’re leaving opportunities and visibility on the table. If you’ve been following our LinkedIn Mastery series, we guided you on completing the core sections, including: As you continue updating your profile, LinkedIn will nudge you to add more. While not every section applies to every user, a … Continue Reading
Your LinkedIn Experience section is where you bring your career to life through compelling storytelling. Your LinkedIn experience section isn’t just a rundown of your current and past jobs. It’s your chance to tell your story, showcase your achievements and impact, and get discovered by recruiters, hiring managers, and other industry professionals. Unlike a resume, … Continue Reading
Your LinkedIn ‘About’ section should invite conversation, connection, and collaboration. Why is a LinkedIn Summary (About) Section Important? Your LinkedIn summary (or ‘About’ section) is one of the most important parts of your profile. After your name and headline, explored in part 1 of our LinkedIn Mastery series, it’s the first section people see when … Continue Reading
Your LinkedIn headline is your first impression—and it might be costing you opportunities without you even realizing it. Your LinkedIn Headline: More Than Just a Job Title It’s the first thing people see when they find your profile, and it plays a critical role in getting found by the right people. Yet, most people are … Continue Reading
Tired of guessing what happens to your application after you hit ‘submit’? If you have applied for a job in the last 30 years, you have interacted with an applicant tracking system (ATS). I’ve heard countless stories from job seekers who struggle to get their resumes seen by the right people, and ATS plays a … Continue Reading
A resume alone is no longer enough to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who can showcase more than just their qualifications—they want to see a holistic view of your professional presence and engagement. Enter LinkedIn. As the hiring process continues to shift more into the digital realm, … Continue Reading
Have you ever spent hours tailoring your resume and cover letter for a job that seems like a perfect fit, only to hear … nothing? It’s even worse when you have to re-enter all your employment details in one of those absurd application systems—looking at you, Workday—even though they’re already on the resume you uploaded. … Continue Reading
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