3 Smart Ways to Position Your Accomplishments As a Parent In Your Job Search
Whether we like it or not, most employers don’t want to hear about your accomplishments as a parent on your resume or when interviewing you. There are some exceptions—including professions or positions that deal directly with children or other parents—but for the vast majority of positions, this is not the case. So how are you supposed to explain those years that you invested in your children when it comes to applying for your next job? Here are three great ways to include the important skills you’ve learned while parenting and your accomplishments related to your children. Figure out...
Read MoreYou’re 6 Steps Away From the Perfect International Cover Letter
Imagine: You’re German, and you’re moving with your spouse to the United States. She has a job waiting for her there, but you need to find one too or you’ll lose your mind. You’ve been applying to a few positions, but after submitting your resume and cover letter, no one has called you for an interview. Wondering what’s going wrong? Does this sound a lot like your situation? Let me walk you through the steps you need to take to write the perfect international cover letter that will get your application noticed and earn you that interview. 1. Know the format. Before digging into the...
Read More5 Tips to Prepare Your References in a Global Job Search
Your references can be some of the most powerful people in your job search. They have the ability to tip the scales either way when they talk to your potential employers. Don’t leave what they say up to chance! Prepare your references for who is going to be contacting them and what you want them to say. Try these five strategies to make sure you get what you need from your references without sounding pushy. #1 Make sure to choose references who can speak about the skills you have for your next job. It seems obvious that you should choose references that you’re certain will speak...
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