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Filling in Resume Gaps

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach When evaluating resumes of job seekers for appropriateness for a job opening, I like to take a strengths based approach. I look at the job seekers qualifications and strengths of a person first as opposed to any potential question...

Writing Effective Resumes

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach Have you asked a few people for advice on your resume? Did you get slightly different answers from each person? Forget the golden rules. Spend the time ‘targeting’ your resume and cover letter specifically for each job...

Using the Wrong Connections to Network

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach Networking strategy, just like when driving the car to grandma’s house, can take the wrong turn on the expressway and we can end up in the wrong place. It is often emphasized when looking for a job to find someone to advocate on...

Making LinkedIn Work for You!

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach Signed up for LinkedIn? Connected to everyone you know? Great- here is a way to maximize it: Once you see a job listing at a company for which you would like to apply, search for your contacts at the company on LinkedIn under the...

From Informational Interview to Actual Interview

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach An informational interview is an opportunity to meet with a professional in your field of interest to learn more about his/her job and garner any advice they may have for you. Remember, this can be an excellent chance to talk with...