How to Beat the Applicant Tracking System
By Mike Simpson Picture this: you’ve found the absolutely perfect job for your skills and experience. So, you spend hours targeting your resume and honing your cover letter. And when you submit your application, you just know deep down in your bones that the hiring manager will call any day to invite you for an…
What Are Soft Skills? (76 Examples Included)
By Jeff Gillis Most job seekers have heard that soft skills can make the difference between getting passed over and snagging a job. By listing the right ones on your resume and talking about the best ones during your interview, you can separate yourself from the pack. Awesome, right? But what are soft skills? Why…
How to Write a Cover Letter for an Internship (Templates Included)
By Mike Simpson Figuring out how to write a cover letter for an internship can be surprisingly tricky. Why? Well, for one, if you’re going for an internship, you probably don’t have a ton of experience in the field. Does that mean you shouldn’t go for it? Hardly. Overall, around 65 percent of paid internships…
Top 20 Best Jobs for the Future
By Jeff Gillis Planning your career shouldn’t be about what’s in-demand today. Sure, you need to choose a path that leads to a job now, but you also need to look forward if you want any kind of longevity. Otherwise, you might find yourself out in the cold faster than you’d hoped. But how do…
How to Negotiate Salary
By Mike Simpson Most professionals understanding that knowing how to negotiate salary is crucial. If you can negotiate successfully, you aren’t just boosting your pay today; you’re increasing your overall earnings potential for the rest of your life. Wow, right? Even knowing how powerful talking about pay during the job search process can be, only…
Top 20 Best Paying Jobs in Energy
By Jeff Gillis If you’re looking for the best paying jobs in energy, you’re in luck. Saying that there are a lot of options is a massive understatement. Why? Because the energy sector is bigger than you might imagine. There are opportunities in a slew of niches, including oil and gas, green construction, renewable energy,…
How to Write a Thank You Email Subject Line (Examples Included)
By Jeff Gillis Many job seekers understand the power of a well-crafted thank you email after an interview. However, a surprising number overlook one important detail: the thank you email subject line. Email subject lines are a critical part of the equation. They let the recipient know what to expect if they open your email.…
What Is “Relevant Experience”? (A Job Seekers Guide)
By Mike Simpson If you’ve ever read any job seeker advice, you’ve probably heard one thing; showcase your relevant experience. It’s at the core of most resume-writing and interview preparation recommendations… and for good reason. The thing is, if you’re wondering, “What is relevant experience?” then you might struggle to put that advice into action.…
Top 25 College Interview Questions (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Ah, college interview questions. For many aspiring college students, the idea of participating in a college interview is, in a word, terrifying. Like a job interview, this meeting may determine whether you get into your first-choice school. Cue the anxiety, right? Well, that may not be necessary. First, yes, it’s true that…
15 Leadership Examples for Job Interviews
By Jeff Gillis Hiring managers are always on the hunt for one thing: leaders. Whether the job is a leadership position or not, leadership skills are insanely valuable. How do hiring managers assess your abilities? By asking for leadership examples, of course. The trick is, many job seekers aren’t sure what on Earth they should…
