Write a Cover Letter that Packs a Punch

Inigo Montoya

Do You Need a Cover Letter? Times have changed and much of the job application process is done online. If you’ve suffered through electronic application processes that have you enter every detail of your career history, you might think you don’t need a cover letter. But I’m here to tell you that the cover letter is just as important as …

Tips for Mastering a Virtual Interview

Many companies aren’t inviting employees to the office yet. But that doesn’t mean that interviewing has stopped! If you’re preparing for a virtual interview, you should treat it the same as an in-person interview. Just because you’re at home doesn’t mean you should be casual. Unlike an in-person interview you have the advantage of being in a comfortable space and …

FREE RESOURCE- No Fear Job Search Webinar Series

Woman in purple sweater sitting at work desk

No one wants to be job searching during the #covid19 #recession but that’s just where we’re at. To ensure that you have every tool available, Jobscan is hosting the FREE No Fear Job Search Webinar Series! What it is: 15 expert career coaches are offering free 45-60 minute webinars on the following 5 topics: • What to Do if You …

Great People Do Things Before They’re Ready

Happy Galentine’s Day! February 13th is Galentine’s Day. It was made famous, maybe even started by, Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation lure. Leslie Knope is a modern day shero: smart, ambitious, funny, and fiercely loyal. Every year on February 13th, Leslie gathers her squad, goes out for waffles, and showers them with love, attention, and compliments. If you haven’t …

Level Up Your LinkedIn Presence in 5 Easy Steps

Hopefully you’re already on LinkedIn. If not, you need to be. According to foundationinc.co there are over 500 million total users, 260 million of whom log in each month. 40% of those active users log in daily and there are 61 million users who are influencers and/or decision-makers. It’s another job-searching and career advancement tool that you can use anywhere/anytime …

Show and Tell

Why was show and tell so cool when you were a kid? On the surface, it’s an awkward process. Bring in a (seemingly) random thing and stand in front of the room and talk about it. The chosen item was usually something unique to you or your family. A gift you just received, or something you had saved or waited …

Job searching means something! But not everything

I have done a lot of job searching in my life. Some went well, others didn’t. In my years of searching and now coaching others, I’ve learned some important lessons. Applying for a job- new, lateral, promotion- means something. It means something, but it doesn’t mean everything. Job searching is hard. It means something to put yourself into the market. …