Maybe a Two-Page Résumé is Okay After All Nate Swanner, November 16, 2018 3 min read We normally advocate for a one-page résumé, and for good reason: hiring managers report they prefer them. But a new...
How to Beat Tech Ageism with a Few Résumé Changes Nate Swanner, November 14, 2018 5 min read Ageism exists; there’s no getting around that harsh fact. Even job ads on social media are biased against older tech...
Optimizing Your Online Profiles to Attract Tech Recruiters Leslie Stevens-Huffman, November 13, 2018 6 min read Are recruiters ignoring you? Or worse, are they pitching you the same positions that you held years ago? Failing to...
3 Ways Tech Contractors Can Document Their Impact Leslie Stevens-Huffman, November 1, 2018 5 min read Building a positive reputation that encourages repeat business and premium billing rates has always been difficult for...
Best Times and Days to Submit Your Résumé and Job Application Leslie Stevens-Huffman, October 15, 2018 5 min read Did you know that applying for a job on a Saturday decreases your chances of landing an interview? Or that including an...
Power Shift: How Employers Are Attracting Interviewees Leslie Stevens-Huffman, October 3, 2018 5 min read With tech unemployment hitting notable lows, employers are realizing that the balance of power has shifted toward tech...
Best Action Verbs You Can Include in Tech Résumés Nick Kolakowski, September 24, 2018 3 min read A résumé is a complicated document, with lots of things to cram into relatively little space. Given the constraints,...
Outdated Job Hunting Techniques That No Longer Work Leslie Stevens-Huffman, September 11, 2018 5 min read Tired of sending résumés that seem to disappear into a black hole, or hearing nothing but crickets after a job...
Busted! How Interviewers Spot Lies in Your Résumé Leslie Stevens-Huffman, August 15, 2018 6 min read A recent survey revealed that tech pros tend to embellish their skill sets, previous experience and responsibilities...
Downsizing Your Tech Résumé to a Single Page Leslie Stevens-Huffman, August 13, 2018 5 min read The majority of employers review online profiles, code samples and portfolios before inviting candidates to interview,...
