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AI Tools and Your Resume
Whatever way you use gen-AI in your job search, if you don’t make the output look human and you don’t show your own personality, you will...


It's a whole new world out there... have you heard about the white-collar recession?
The 3 most important tools in your job-searching toolbox must be perfected and used daily...


How Good Is Your Resume?
When was the last time you really worked on your resume (genAI doesn't count)


How Managers Make Good Employees Quit?
Dear managers, here are 5 things you do that make good employees quit:


Is Just Having a LinkedIn Profile Enough For Recruiters to Contact You?
Curious to know what recruiters see on their LinkedIn dashboard when you apply for a job through LinkedIn?


Job Searching, But No Degree?
Are you an experienced professional but without a degree or certification employers want to see? Read further...


Getting A Job in the International Organisation
Are you an expat looking for a job? Working for an international organisation is your dream? Then, keep reading!


Job Search Challenges
People face so many challenges in the job market right now - ageism, job gaps judgment, fake job ads, fake recruiters, fierce competition…


5 Tips for Getting Hired After 50
We can't change our age, but there are ways to approach your job search that may minimise age bias's impact on your chances of being hired..


7 Tips For An Effective LinkedIn Profile
Is just having a LinkedIn profile enough for employers to contact you? Not quite. If you want to get noticed, your profile must be...


The E-book "The Fast-Track Job Search: Brief guide to landing a new job" is Out!
The Fast-Track Job Search book is for all who are in the job market and need to land a role fast; consider a career change; hope for...


7 Hiring Myths and the Truth Behind Them
*(not for those who can't handle straightforwardness well 🙂 ) 1️⃣ 🔴 Myth : Companies like passive candidates as they make better hires than active candidates. ✅ Truth : Since passive candidates are more difficult to find, this rings a bell for effort bias here – if you put in more effort to get something, it must be superior. No evidence shows that passive candidates are more skilled, more motivated, or more cost-effective hires. ➖➖➖ 2️⃣ 🔴 Myth : Companies are making hir


The ATS Story: Job Search Failure
Why there is no such thing as an ATS-compliant resume...


How to Make Your Job Search Efficient and Resilient?
Do you know how to structure your job search time and make it more efficient?


Do You Need to Meet ALL Qualifications from the Job Posting?
Many job ads do sound like unicorn candidate wish lists, BUT job descriptions can be a powerful weapon for...


How to Build Personal Brand and Reputation
Here is why taking care of your online reputation and building a personal brand important...


Job Search: How to Stay Motivated
Waiting for a job offer can be demoralising to even the most optimistic among us...


Are You Being Ghosted?
Do you still wait for an update after the interview you had? Feeling ignored is not easy, especially when you are looking for a new role, and time is of the essence. I see so many bitter posts from people on LinkedIn accusing recruiters and employers of being unprofessional, and as I’m sure some of them are to blame, maybe seeing the situation objectively can change a perspective and resolve the frustration. So, what is ghosting? Ghosting occurs when you don't hear from a com


How Has Job Search Changed in the Last Five Years?
Like it or not, the landscape of job search activities has evolved significantly since 2018, primarily due to technological advancements,...


Bouncing Back After Lay Off
If you are a senior professional, and you spent a significant time of your life at the company, this situation can be particularly difficult and emotional. While, unfortunately, layoffs are more common than ever before, losing your job is a traumatic event - not only is there the loss of a reliable and consistent income, but also the loss of the confidence and identity attached to your career. So, what should we do in this situation? I summarised the approach I usually ta

