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.
You may have noticed pronouns (he/him/his, she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/hir/zir) being included on social media profiles, email signatures, and in the job search process in general. Including pronouns can prevent accidental misgendering, helping you avoid having to correct a hiring manager or recruiter using incorrect pronouns.
Read MoreHave you ever stopped to consider the cost of being unemployed?
The longer you are out of work, the more costly it is. Here are some things you may — or may not — have considered as the “cost of unemployment.
Read More“Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.”
Should you include that information on your résumé?
According to job search site Indeed.com, job postings on the site requiring vaccination against COVID-19 increased 34 percent by the end of the first week of August 2021 compared to one month prior. Job postings requiring vaccination were up 90 percent over the same time period.
Read MoreA recent Insider article revealed that a whopping 27 million job seekers have their applications sent into the void by ATS (applicant tracking systems) before their résumés are ever seen by a hiring manager or recruiter.
If you’ve ever experienced having your application rejected within hours or even minutes, you can probably relate to the frustration those millions of job seekers are feeling.
Read MoreIn today’s job market, it’s common for people to have short stints on their résumés, especially after COVID-19 hit. With layoffs, downsizing, and other major changes brought on by the pandemic, workers at all stages of their careers have found themselves spending less time in their positions than they intended.
Read MoreDid 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 MoreTransitioning from school to the workforce can be a bit overwhelming. With most jobs getting hundreds of applicants, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd – especially when you’ve spent the majority of your life in school.
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.
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