STEM Job Search, Part 4 – How to Write LinkedIn Invites with Substance

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

STEM Job Search, Part 2 – How to Engage with Recruiters

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

Relocation

How to Address Relocation on a STEM Resume

A client, whom I worked with during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired this post. He had landed a job—the first one he applied to with his new engineering resume—as a computational fluid dynamics engineer with a transportation company. Recently, he contacted me about his plans to relocate back to his native country, Norway, in the next … Continue Reading

STEM Resume Breakdown, Part 6 of 6 – Education and the Final 5%

If you have been diligently following my 6-part STEM resume writing series, you are on your way to developing a targeted and achievement-oriented resume that includes: Part 6 will cover the following topics: This article also includes links to other informative blog posts. Let’s get started! How to position education on your resume? Many people … Continue Reading

Experience

STEM Resume Breakdown, Part 5 of 6 – How to Write the Experience Section

We will specifically examine the following topics: This article will also include links to other informative blog posts that you may find helpful to build out your experience section. What’s the purpose of the experience section? The primary goal of the experience section is to provide examples of how you used your experience, knowledge, and … Continue Reading

STEM Resume Breakdown, Part 2 of 6 – How to Craft a Branded Headline

Personal Branding and your Job Search The most successful job seekers (and my most successful clients) can communicate who they are, what they’re good at, and how they add value. Essentially, these are the core messages you want to communicate when applying for a job. When done right, you open doors to new job opportunities … Continue Reading

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