5 Myths about Job Search That's Holding You Back Now
(and what you should do instead)

According to a survey by CareerBuilder.com, 75% of job seekers are making at least one of these mistakes in their job search, and they are losing out on opportunities and offers because of them. In this video, I’m going to debunk these myths one by one and show you the best practices you can follow instead.

By the end of this post, you will learn how to avoid these pitfalls and instead, how you can stand out from the crowd and get more interviews and offers, so you can find a career you will truly love.

1. The more I apply (online) the better

Have you ever felt that applying for jobs online is like throwing your resume into a black hole? You spend hours browsing through hundreds of job postings, filling out endless forms, and uploading your resume over and over again, only to hear nothing back from the employers.

Well, you’re not alone. Many people take the approach of “...

A cover letter is a powerful tool at your disposal that can significantly increase your chances of getting the first interview. It can serve as your own introduction where you can highlight your strongest and most pertinent details right off the bat. Most research agrees that the majority of hiring managers (up to about 70%) read cover letters, and it does make a tangible difference in their decision-making.

In this article, I'll share with you what I consider to be the three most useful tips you should follow if you want to write a cover letter that stands out and helps you get more first-round interviews. I'm also going to give you a few sample cover letters at the end that you can reference or copy so make sure to watch until the end.

1. BE CONCISE:

The first tip is to be concise. In today's fast-paced world, where attention spans are ever-decreasing, most people simply do not have time to read long emails or messages they don't have to read. It can overwhelm the...