The Captivators

In an effort to align work history with a role, many candidates are turning to AI. Running your resume through AI can lead to a whole host of problems:  — Scoring too high on candidate dashboards —  1) Scoring too high is a red flag for a candidate who is trying to game the system. An old trick was to use white font loaded with keywords to trigger hits. Now we have AI inserting it for you. Spamming keywords may work to get a candidate through the screening process, but you ne

Being overqualified is one of the muddiest concerns among job seekers. It means different things to different people and the strategies...

When your organization restructures, you may find yourself at a career crossroads. Before trying to target the same role in the same...

Many job search experts will advise Executives to continue contributing to their field at a high level when their careers are in...

Hitting several touchpoints in your job search helps build credibility and confidence. Your resume and LinkedIn profile are essential...

As more AI tools hit the market, it can be tempting to test Job Search AI tools to accelerate the job search process. While an...

You may want to revamp your job search strategy and career collateral (resume, LinkedIn, bios, etc.) during an election year as policy chang

Understanding the state of the market can help you position yourself as top candidate when navigating a competitive job search....

Layoffs are uncomfortable. It’s one thing to plan an exit strategy and job search. Quite another to have it thrust upon you. Layoffs...

Your resume and LinkedIn profile CAN position you for specific levels of leadership roles. Showcase Your Leadership Style First of all,...

There are so many opportunities to hone your personal brand and it doesn’t have to be cheesy or overhyped. What it does need to be is...

First impressions matter and preconceptions pop up in a flash. How can prescreeners decide so quickly that someone is not the right fit?...

Not sure what’s missing? If you just can’t attract any interest , consider your approach to finding opportunities. 1) Are you relying on...

High contributors/long-time employees will rock an organization with news of an exit and need to take extra precautions before resigning....

Learn the top mistakes people make when writing their own resumes.