Mentorship programs in higher education can be pivotal in helping students navigate the transition from college to a fulfilling professional life. As career paths evolve and job roles shift rapidly, mentorship is one of the most effective ways for students to gain a foothold in the job market. A mentor’s insight can offer both a realistic view of the professional world and the encouragement students need to stay motivated, complete their...
Quantify Your Achievements: From Impactful to Measurable Your accomplishments are your strongest assets! Don’t just list them; bring them to life with numbers. For example, instead of saying “increased sales,” state: “Spearheaded a project that boosted sales by 15%, directly contributing to a $1 million revenue increase.” Quantifiable results showcase your ability to deliver tangible benefits to the organisation. Cultivate...
It’s an adage as old as the job market: 70-80% of jobs are never advertised. This number has been debated and certainly differs based on industry, company size, and geographic location. Nonetheless, with more than a 1,000,000 jobs posted annually to some job boards, there are a staggering number of jobs never advertised. This is why career networking is crucial. As a career services professional for post-secondary students, this is a huge...
Whether you’re writing a resume, prepping for an interview, or updating your LinkedIn, the right words make all the difference. Here are 200+ to get you started. Struggling to find the right words to describe yourself? You’re not alone. Whether you’re writing your resume, preparing for a job interview, or updating your LinkedIn profile, it’s surprisingly hard to sum yourself up in just a few words. You want to sound confident, but...
Struggling to get interviews? It could be because your resume isn’t ATS-friendly. Learn how to quickly create an ATS resume that gets noticed. If you want more interviews, you need an ATS resume. Most companies—including 98% of Fortune 500 companies—use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to store the flood of resumes they receive through online applications. But here’s the problem. If your resume isn’t optimized for the ATS, it could...
Jobs are hiring based less on university degrees and more on in-demand skills. If you fail to mention those skills on your resume, hiring teams will have an impossible time finding your resume in the applicant tracking system (ATS). So you need to develop strong marketable skills. But what kinds of skills should you improve and feature on your resume? One way to make sure you’re including the most valuable skills is to use resume...
To get more job interviews, you need measurable resume accomplishments. Learn how to create them and add them to your resume. Measurable accomplishments are one of the most important parts of a resume, but they often trip up job seekers. Many people assume they don’t have accomplishments, especially if they haven’t won awards or led major projects. Others confuse responsibilities with results or worry they can’t use numbers without exact...
You’ve spent an hour or more painstakingly tailoring your resume. You researched the company, learned everything you could about the role, and perfectly optimized your resume for the job description. You click “Apply Now” and upload your resume. Done, right? Not so fast! Now re-enter your name and contact information. Re-enter every single job title, employment date, and qualification from your work...
The best resume format in 2025 is a well-organized one, with an informative summary of your abilities, education, and experience. A resume alone won’t get you a job or internship, but a great one is an important factor in obtaining an interview. In this guide, we will go over what the different resume formats are, and what the best one will be for you to use is in 2025. We will also be including specific help on how to create the perfect...
After submitting your resume and cover letter, you might wonder what to do next: should you wait or reach out to recruiters? Knowing how to follow up on a job application is crucial to staying on recruiters’ minds. While it might seem daunting, don’t let that stop you from standing out and connecting with a potential employer. In this guide, you will learn expert tips on following up, crafting your follow-up email, and staying on top of...
