"Thank you for your interest in our ________ position but...." We've all been there. The canned reply that screams REJECTION. The truth is, in this digital age, we're exposed to way more rejection than ever before. Employers have made it easier and easier to apply, thus increasing the number of applicants... ultimately increasing the number of people who inevitably will be “rejected”

One of the most common questions among professionals across the globe is “Can I really find a job I enjoy?” The answer is “ABSOLUTELY!” While there isn’t an exact step-by-step checklist you can follow to figure it out, I have put together a 4-part framework to get you moving in the right direction. The key is to RISE - review, identify, solidify and engage.

Let’s address the elephant in the room. Today's resume is much different from the resume that worked 10 years ago. And the truth is, most people are still following those outdated practices and really just need to start their resume over - from scratch.

Before you ask, no, this isn’t another quirky personality quiz that you pull from the pages of Cosmopolitan and do during your lunch break. While those are fun, those types of “personality assessments” are usually only good for a few laughs with your girlfriends and a couple of minutes second-guessing the accuracy of your horoscope.

Are you having trouble landing the job you want? You’ve updated your resume, narrowed down your job search, maybe even landed a few interviews. But your job search continues. You’re not alone. Job searchers often experience difficulties transitioning from the career they have into the career they want. So how do you land your dream career?⠀

So if you're anything like me, someone in your family probably helped you create your first resume and you've kinda just been going from there. Hey, we all have to start somewhere, but let's not stay there, okay?

One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make during the application process is overlooking the importance of a well-crafted resume. As a result, they simply stuff their resume with all of their job duties, giving no indication of their actual performance. Don’t make this mistake!

Your career summary acts as a teaser for the rest of your resume; you need to give the recruiter/hiring manager a reason to want to read more. Not sure what that looks like? Well, you're in luck because I'm telling you exactly how!

Remember, your resume is an extension of you and your brand - it shouldn't just be a random assortment of job duties, skills and accomplishments. Your resume is meant to tell a story, with you as the author!