Sound Advice Careers

11/19/2020

We know that writing cover letters and LinkedIn bios can feel like a tedious and frustrating part of a job search. But it doesn't have to be!

Head over to our blog to check out our tips for understanding your audience and standing out from the crowd with clear and concise writing.

Composing the perfect cover letter and online profile can be incredibly difficult—more difficult than most think. Crafting sentences, cohesiveness, language, and your delivery is a lot like homework (the kind you put off until absolutely necessary). Writing about yourself is hard. Presenting your ...

11/18/2020

Stop waiting for change and go out there and make it happen yourself. Immerse yourself in the life you want to live and start talking to as many people as you can.

Head over to https://buff.ly/2Ya0pFl to learn how to secure your dream job.

11/17/2020

Possessing all the facts can help you to go from a place of aimless panic, to one of empowered planning.

If you're worried about big changes at your employer, be proactive.

Have the tough conversations about the viability of your company, and your role within the organization.

11/16/2020

Shooting out your resume to hundreds of applications *might* get you an interview -- but will it be for a job you truly want, long term?

What if you could save yourself the time of needlessly clicking and applying (or worse, landing a job that is not right for you)!

Do your research and know what industry or field you want to be in and focus on tailoring your cover letter and resume to each application.

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11/15/2020

Tools. Strategy. Skill Building. Sound Advice!

11/14/2020

What differentiates a bad resume from a good one?

Or a good resume from a GREAT one?

This before and after shared the thinking, strategy, and best practices you can use to transform your resume into the strongest document possible.

11/13/2020

Here's our question of the week - have you ever encountered this when job searching?

Q: I have a phone interview coming up. I am very nervous... I initiated the called with an email, and now I don’t want to come off as too pushy from this point on.
Any advice or pointers before I make the call?

A: Kudos on being so mindful of the impression you’re about to make!

Consider viewing the conversation less as an interview about you, and more like a conversation where you’ll make a meaningful connection with the employer and discuss how to solve THEIR problems. Think of the Kennedy principle: “Ask not what the employer can do for you but what you can do for the employer.”

This mindset alone will help you to overcome any feelings of pushiness you’re experiencing.

Do your homework on the organization, the person with whom you will be speaking, and any other relevant information pertaining to this opportunity. Then shape your USP (your unique selling proposition) and how what you bring to this organization that will be of value to them.

With all this, you won’t appear as pushy. You’ll show up as being someone that wants to help move the needle and make the organization better.

Best of luck on your interview!

11/12/2020

If you’re feeling irritable, stressed, unable to sleep, or just on edge in general, the problem might be the rapid change we’ve all experienced for months on endl–or it might have specific roots in your professional life.

In speaking with and supporting hundreds of job seekers, we’ve identified three key types of pandemic career fatigue as well as tips and solutioning for overcoming each.

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we know in every way imaginable. From the small inconveniences in your daily experiences to the huge impact on our communities, there is no aspect of our existence that has gone untouched by this virus. If you’re feeling irritable, stressed, unable to s...

11/11/2020

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11/10/2020

Never make the mistake of networking *only* when you’re job hunting or looking to make a career move.

Networking can and should be a lifelong activity that you execute with generosity.

The relationships you build can not only be beneficial to your success in your current role or position, but also will prove invaluable when you need change.

11/09/2020

This is why we do what we do ✓

11/08/2020

Like many job seekers, Josh found himself faced with a job search he didn’t quite know how to tackle.

Read his success story to learn how we helped him get a 20% salary increase and his dream job!