When job seekers apply for positions, they often wonder what happens behind the scenes. A day in the life of a recruiter is fast-paced, filled with decision-making, and requires balancing multiple tasks at once. Understanding how recruiters work can help candidates navigate the hiring process strategically and improve their chances of landing a job. I’ve…
Does Your Resume Really Need to Be One Page?
If you’ve ever searched for resume advice, you’ve probably heard the golden rule: “Your resume should be one page. No exceptions.” But is that really true? The short answer: Not always. Resume length depends on your experience level, industry, and job type. While a one-page resume works well for some candidates, forcing everything onto one…
March 2025 Job Market Recap: AI Hiring, Job-Hopping Trends, and Government Layoffs
The job market in March 2025 was filled with both opportunities and challenges. AI-driven hiring continued to dominate, but concerns of an unsustainable hiring bubble are growing. Meanwhile, the long-standing trend of job-hopping for higher salaries appears to be fading, forcing professionals to rethink their career strategies. Government workforce cuts have led to uncertainty for…
What NOT to Include in a Resume: 9 Mistakes That Can Cost You the Job
here’s endless advice about what belongs on your resume—skills to list, formats to follow, and keywords to help you beat the ATS. But knowing what NOT to include in a resume is just as important. A resume isn’t your life story—it’s a targeted snapshot of your professional value. When you clutter it with unnecessary or…
Does Your Race or Sex Help You Get Hired? Here’s the Legal and Practical Truth
It’s a question that surfaces often—sometimes out of curiosity, sometimes out of frustration:Do companies give preference to candidates based on race or sex?Could your demographic background actually improve your chances of landing a job? The short answer is: not legally, and not in the way people think. In the U.S., hiring decisions based on race…
Should you tell your manager you’re job searching? (Risks, Realities, and Smart Strategies)
Should you tell your manager you’re job searching? For many professionals, this question creates real anxiety. On one hand, being transparent might lead to support, internal opportunities, or even a counteroffer. On the other, it could jeopardize your job security, change your relationship with your manager, or limit future growth. In most cases, the safest…
Not a Native English Speaker? Here’s Why You Can Still Get Hired
Many job seekers worry that their English skills aren’t strong enough to land a job—especially in an English-speaking country. You might have the right technical skills, qualifications, and experience, but still feel uncertain because your accent isn’t perfect, or you make grammar mistakes. The reality? Most companies prioritize job-specific skills over flawless English. While strong…
Who Actually Decides If You Get Hired? The Truth About Recruiters, Hiring Managers & Interviewers
When you’re job hunting, you interact with multiple people throughout the hiring process. But who actually makes the hiring decision? Many job seekers assume that the recruiter they first speak with is in charge of hiring. Others think every interviewer has an equal say. Neither is true. Understanding who holds the power in the hiring…