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
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
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
This post will cover: What is a reference sheet? A reference sheet is a list of people you provide to an employer who can speak positively about your work ethic and the skills, experiences, and achievements that reflect the qualities you bring to the position. How do employers use references? A study by SkillSurvey, an … Continue Reading
Informational Interview Overview An informational interview is an informal, focused conversation about a topic that interests you. In the context of a job search, these interviews revolve around meeting someone who can share valuable insights into what it’s like to work in a specific role, company, or industry. Informational interviews are a great networking tool … Continue Reading
You’ve sent your personalized LinkedIn invite. The person accepts. Now what? Most people invite someone to connect, wait for them to accept, and leave it at that. You’re going to do things differently. Once this person becomes a 1st-degree connection, you can view the profiles of their connections. You can also use LinkedIn’s messaging feature … Continue Reading
Note: If you’re new to this STEM job search series, I suggest starting with part 1, which covers the first step of an organized job search—creating a list of target companies. This list is the foundation for the subsequent posts in the series. “The easiest thing is to react. The second easiest thing is to … Continue Reading
What comes to mind when you think of networking? From my observation, most people get stressed about networking. They know they need to do it, but it conjures images of attending networking events, passing out business cards, and engaging in awkward conversations, fake laughter, and cliched introductions with strangers. Others think of networking as “using … Continue Reading
First, what is a recruiter? Recruiters work on behalf of an organization (their client) to identify, shortlist, and place candidates to fill various roles in different industries. Understanding the different types of recruiters and headhunters out there is critical to understanding the differences in how they operate (and how it affects you and your job … Continue Reading
I’ve worked with many clients who express the cover letter is harder to write than their resume. One of the primary challenges is figuring out how to address the cover letter. Most people use a generic salutation, such as Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Human Resources Director, To Whom It May Concern, etc. You can do better … Continue Reading
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