The âIdentity Transparencyâ Conundrum
As I was applying for summer internships this past spring, I had a lot of difficulty determining what to include on my resume. My first...
Category: Job Search
7 Resume Tips To Help You Succeed Today
Crafting a standout resume is crucial in todayâs competitive job market. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, a well-written resume can...
How to Spot and Avoid Job Listings for Non-Existent Positions
In the competitive job market, encountering a job listing that doesnât correspond to an actual open position can be frustrating and time-consuming. While these listings...
Scam Job Postings: 5 Red Flags to Look Out For
In the ever-evolving job market, job seekers must remain vigilant to avoid falling victim to job scams. Fake job postings are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but...
How to Turn a Generic Cover Letter into One That Wins Job Offers
Though many think of it as nothing more than a typical job application requirement, a cover letter is something that can work greatly in your...
How to Identify Value-Driven Employers in the Job Search
Values are the principles guiding actions and decision-making. Company values not only shape the workplace and culture but the hiring process too â and in...
Get Employersâ Attention: How to Craft an Effective Hired Jobseeker Profile Headline
Your Hired candidate profile headline is the first impression you make on potential employers. It establishes the lens through which theyâll review your profile and...
Adapting and Advancing in a New Era of Tech Careers (VIDEO)
Weâve seen a lot of changes in the hiring market in the past year, including the massive onset of AI and instability in the economy....
Why Your Career Narrative Is Just as Important as Your Work History
To maximize your chances of making a meaningful impression and landing a phone screen with the recruiter, offer a clear career narrative upfront. Recruiters and...
Engaging in Rage Applying? It Will Backfire!
If you are angry over mistreatment at work, watch your step. Reacting impulsively, such as sending out job applications while in a rage, will backfire.  ...
3 Keys to Write a Software Engineering CV or Resume in 2023
3 Strategies for a Solid Software Engineering CV or Resume Whether youâre starting to look for new opportunities or just want to get your CV...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Leonard Barraugh, Security Engineer
Can you share a little bit about your educational background? I have a Bachelorâs degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Masterâs degree...
How Smartsheet Fosters Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the Workplace
In June, Smartsheet sponsored Hiredâs Breaking Through Bias event to help jobseekers understand the state of DEI and advance their careers despite systemic bias in...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Jack Bliss, Senior Software Engineer in the UK
Tell us a little bit about your educational background! I was self-taught from a young age as a hobbyist. My first job in software was...
Interviewing Goes Both Ways: Three Signs of a Dysfunctional EmployerÂ
A job search is full of rejection. When you are seeking a new position, you will send dozens of cover letters and résumés and often...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Myron Yao, Software Application Engineer
Thanks for joining! Letâs start by talking about your educational background. Â My Bachelorâs Degree is in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia....
2023 Tech Hiring: 7 Ways to Stay Competitive in Tough Job Markets
It felt like not long ago employers were eager to fill open roles in anticipation of accelerated growth. Now, jobseekers are feeling the pinch of...
Tech Candidate Spotlight â Abel Hernandez, Lead Product Manager
Letâs start by discussing your educational background! I donât have a âtraditional degree.â I went to trade college for Audio Engineering and I have some...
Breaking Through Bias: How to Overcome Tech Discrimination & Get the Job You Want (VIDEO)
How can jobseekers advance their careers despite systemic hiring biases in tech? Watch this on-demand webinar to hear experts discuss key findings from Hiredâs 2023...
How to Research Potential Employers Before Interviewing
A job interview is like an open-book test:Â read and learn everything you can about the company. Every piece of information gives you a leg up...
Thereâs an App for ThatâThe Tools You Need to Supercharge Your Job Search
Hunched over your laptop, you ignore your cramping hand (the result of the copious amounts of note-taking that has occurred over the last day and...
Nudging Yourself Into Success in the Job Search
Picture this scene: You wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and motivated. Your duffel bag is packed with your towel, water bottle, and a...
5 Ways to Be a Better Listener (And Improve Your Job Search)
Shut up. Thatâs right. Shut up. Iâm not being rude. Iâm trying to help you with your job search and career advancement.A lot of job...
5 Tips for Staying Motivated in Your Job Search
Are you standing still?No, I donât mean literally. I mean has your mindset come to a standstill?Robert Herjavec, Shark on ABCâs Shark Tank and founder of Herjavec...