The Writique Blog
Our career service blog contains all the best tips for the perfect resume, cover letter, job-searching advice, and the latest information for students to executives. The Writique will work with you as you plan your future. It is our goal to make you look like a stand out candidate, helping to land your dream job.
Did the COVID-19 pandemic make you rethink your current job and your career as a whole?
You’re not alone.
Over 95% of workers are considering resigning from their jobs and 92% are willing to pivot to a different industry to find the right position for them.
This phenomenon is so widespread that it even has a name: the Great Resignation.
Read MoreMany job seekers assume that the only way to apply for an open position is to apply online. After all, with so many positions listed, it’s hard to imagine that your dream position isn’t listed.
But here’s the thing: Although job boards are filled with open positions, companies don’t list every job available online.
So how do those unlisted positions get filled?
Through the hidden job market!
Read MoreIf you’re stuck in a job you no longer love, it may be time to consider a career change. Don’t let fear hold you back from leading a life you love. There are steps you can take to get you feeling personally and professionally fulfilled.
Read MoreWith exams, essays, and all-nighter study sessions behind them, new grads are ready to take the world by storm! While now is definitely a time for celebration, it’s a time for preparation, too.
Read MoreThe internet has totally transformed the way we look for jobs. Gone are the days of walking into a business with your résumé and asking to speak to a manager.
Read MoreCareer transition can be REALLY tricky to navigate- especially in challenging times like the last 7+ months have been; however, it is essential to be strategic and intentional when deciding to go down a different path.
Read MoreFinding a job that fulfills and excites you is hard enough. But when name bias, age bias, and microaggressions are thrown into the mix, it’s even harder.
Read MoreMake sure your LinkedIn profile is optimized to be found, and representative of your skills. LinkedIn is the first impression future employers have of your professional experience.
Read MoreThe recruitment and hiring processes is increasingly relying on the internet to interview and hire new employees.
Read MoreIn such an uncertain time, we all naturally begin to look for constructive solutions and answers. With a lot of time spent indoors with our careers on our minds, The Writique is hoping to offer an opportunity to invest in your future and be able to think ahead to a brighter time.
Read MoreAfter all, including all of your past work experience will increase your odds of showing how qualified you are for a certain position, right? Unfortunately, this is not the case—but is a common mistake many job seekers make. In reality, an overabundance of irrelevant, wordy, or extraneous details can actually hurt your chances of securing an interview. In fact, too much information can cause a résumé to look cluttered, and most recruiters or hiring managers won’t read beyond the professional summary if the page appears too “busy”.
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