job application tips

If you’ve been job hunting recently, you may have heard from some well-meaning people that you should cold call and talk to the company directly. Unfortunately, this strategy doesn’t work anymore. It can actually hurt your chances of getting hired! Here’s why cold calling (and cold emailing!) doesn’t work and what you should do instead. […]

Did you know that you should apply for your next summer job right now? Many fields start hiring new graduates in the fall of the previous year for upcoming full-time positions, summer jobs, and internships.  If you want a job next summer, you need to start applying soon! This article will provide tips and tricks […]

Most people connect rejection with failure, but the truth is that rejection will help you succeed rather than fail. The fear of rejection is overrated, and we should learn to appreciate it and grow from it. Applying for jobs is hard, yes, but being rejected will only help you boost your self-confidence by learning to […]

After a tireless job search, you find a posting that matches your qualifications, and you edit and brush up your resume. As you’re about to submit your application, you realize the company has also asked you to submit a cover letter. Instantly, your confidence in snagging this job drops. It’s no secret that writing cover […]

Have you ever had your resume roasted? It can be nerve-wracking, but we asked our TalentEgg community to submit their resumes for review by an IBM recruiter and many brave souls responded. For this TalentEgg Talks we selected three resumes that our President, Mary Barroll, and Susan Bebnowski, Campus Talent Acquisition Partner for IBM, critiqued. […]

In any job hunt, getting lost in the shuffle of candidates is a real fear for applicants and can be a frustrating experience. The nonprofit sector is a very attractive place for Gen Y and Z candidates. And we get it – you work hard on your resume, perfecting each section to really stand out, […]

To make sure your next Skype interview goes as smoothly as possible, here are a few things you definitely want to consider doing!