Resumes and cover letters are essential tools to have ready when an opportunity for a new role presents itself to you. Legend has it; Leonardo da Vinci created the first resume over 500 years ago when he applied for a job with the Duke of Milan. Since then, using a resume and cover letter has boomed since the 1950s. They are now essential assessment tools for hiring managers and recruiters. The most important thing to demonstrate with your resume and cover letter is how your

This job market is challenging. We often get a lot of no thank-yous before we get a yes; this can really impact your confidence.

What do you think of when you hear the word networking? Does your mind conjure up the image of meeting strangers and exchanging business cards? If you Google it, you’ll find lots of articles declaring that networking is about professionals seeking to make connections, to further their business or job opportunities. That’s absolutely right. But it’s more than that. My network is a group of respected individuals who I learn from, share ideas with, get advice from, give advice t

When you decide to look for a new job, what do you think is the first thing you need to do? You would be forgiven for thinking that updating your resume is the first step. It seems logical. But what if I told you that there are a few steps you could take, prior to working on your resume, that would give you a better chance of success? Would you put the work in at the beginning if it meant a better outcome? If so, read on. Spend some time reflecting on what you want and need f

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