In the Age of LinkedIn, Are Resumes Still Necessary?

Between the popularity of LinkedIn and the rise of people using video, PowerPoint and other digital methods to promote themselves as job candidates, you may think that resumes have gone the way of vinyl records, public telephones and typewriters But they’re not completely obsolete! Here’s why you need to embrace both the printed and the […]

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Hack Your Way to a New Job – How Participating in a Hackathon Can Help Your Career

You may have many reasons for attending a hackathon. Maybe you want to learn a new API, create a new app to sell, or just win prizes. But have you ever thought about hackathons as a way to get a new job? Many IT companies set up hackathons as a way to identify and recruit […]

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Six Steps to a Well-Planned Interviewing Strategy

The expression, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” is never truer than during a job interview. The problem is, you’re probably nervous, which can make it even harder to make a good first impression! Here are 6 things you can do to quell your nerves and put your best foot […]

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How Do I Market Myself Online to Employers?

Three things are mandatory in today’s job market: attracting the attention of employers, setting yourself apart from other job applicants and having an online presence. And that means more than just opening a LinkedIn account. You have to market yourself online effectively.  How? Here are 5 tips to get you started: 1. Be a Salesperson […]

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