by Debra Mills | Dec 5, 2016 | CV Writing Tips
Jobseekers: Do This Before LinkedIn’s Next Update In September 2016, LinkedIn announced a redesign of its desktop (non-app) user interface. The announcement noted, “This is the largest redesign since LinkedIn’s inception.” The design update is expected to bring the...
by Debra Mills | Sep 20, 2016 | CV Writing Tips
FORMATTING All CV information should be in the main body of the Word document because of the way applicant tracking systems (ATS) process documents during the selection phase of recruitment. The software may not parse the information correctly if the text is placed...
by Debra Mills | Jan 13, 2016 | CV Writing Tips
A good first impression is imperative when you interview for a job. You should have a controlled appearance and positive demeanor that will impress your potential employer and won’t detract from the presentation of your qualifications. Make sure you are well equipped...
by Debra Mills | Oct 26, 2015 | Career Development, Job Hunting
Living the contracting life can be a high speed roller coaster in one moment and a veritable snore fest the next. You can make the most out of the lulls in your work to develop yourself and become a more attractive candidate for your next period of work....
by Debra Mills | Sep 28, 2015 | CV Writing Tips
Former first lady and renowned activist Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” These timeless words of wisdom still ring true today, but perhaps for some young women, they are not heard clearly enough. Though...
by Debra Mills | Aug 27, 2015 | Career Development, CV Writing Tips
There is no perfect time to go back to work after you’ve taken maternity or paternity leave. Your employer may decide it’s time to return, or your pocketbook might dictate that you get back to the office. Whether you have a job waiting for you or you plan to look for...
by Debra Mills | Aug 14, 2015 | Career Development, Job Hunting
In our society, it has been assumed that kids go to college after they graduate from high school. Then, once you graduate from college, you assume you will go out into the world and get a job. But, there was one thing that nobody told you, and that is how hard it was...
by Debra Mills | Jul 8, 2015 | CV Writing Tips
For decades, the only way to apply for a job was in person. After perusing the classified ads or spotting a “Help Wanted” sign, you had to visit the company office, speak with a manager and fill out a paper application. Times sure have changed. Now, thanks to a...
by Debra Mills | Jul 8, 2015 | LinkedIn
How to improve your LinkedIn profile Custom URL: Replace the default URL with a custom URL that includes your name. Bullet Points: Choose bullets that are LI-friendly, such as the ones on my profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/debramills. Do not use any other ones...
by Debra Mills | Jul 1, 2015 | CV Writing Tips
Although not every duty/responsibility can be transformed into an achievement, it can be helpful to ask yourself the following questions: How can I elaborate on how well I performed this duty/responsibility by adding action verbs, adverbs, adjectives, or statistics?...
