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 ‘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
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
Let’s start with the challenges facing STEM employers. Several factors have exacerbated the STEM graduate shortage: There is a growing issue of talent churn due to globalization and flexible working arrangements, which have contributed to organizational instability and knowledge retention. The high demand for STEM skills and the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements … Continue Reading
Let’s address the myth of the holiday-hiring hiatus. Year-end job seekers often face additional challenges, such as people being unavailable due to planned time off. You may have bought into the misconception that job hunting during the holidays is a waste of time. Hiring is a year-round process, and December is no exception. I recall … Continue Reading
Not all resume writers and career coaches are the same. Some can seriously hold you back in your job search. Updated for 2025 When I first published this post in 2018, resume writing was already a crowded, often confusing space. Since then, the landscape has shifted drastically, making an already crowded space even messier. In … Continue Reading
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