The Professional Pivot Blog
Itβs time for you to take control of your career and chart your path for success! We hope to encourage and equip you on your journey through job search, career success, mindset matters and work-life harmony content.
New blogs are posted every other Monday.
How To Transform Your Job Duties Into Impactful Accomplishments
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. Donβt make this mistake!
Crafting an Irresistible Career Summary
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!
How To Answer 4 Common Interview Questions
Preparation is key when it comes to interviewing well. While there is no way to anticipate every single question the interviewer may ask, preparing for common interview questions is one way to boost your confidence and get you in the proper state of mind for interviewing!
Would Your Resume Pass The Brand Test?
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!
5 Reasons to Consider a Career Change
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard some reference to "The Great Resignation" or "The Big Quit." People across all industries are leaving their current jobs to pursue other opportunities for reasons ranging from more flexibility to more money to more peace. If you've found yourself wondering if a career change is right for you, you're in the right place!
Questions To Ask Yourself As Your Approach Your Job Search
So you're ready to start actively applying for new roles... Congratulations! Before you just start blindly applying, it's important to have a strategy as you approach your job search. Let's face it - simply applying to every position you find based on a "job title + location" search on LinkedIn is NOT a strategy.