I apply and hear nothing. Why?

In this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss ways to get by the first stage of the interview process and hear back from employers. Keyword matching Make a connection Use...
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Careers & Coffee, Liz and Dan discuss ways to get by the first stage of the interview process and hear back from employers. Keyword matching Make a connection Use...
Continue ReadingIn this week’s episode of Careers and Coffee, Josh joins Liz and Dan to discuss Resume writing, having a clear objective, and tailoring your resume to the specific job you are applying for. Oh, and...
Continue ReadingFilling out online job applications can be a long process and seem never-ending when you are going through your job search. If you need some online apply tips, we’re here to help. Each application...
Continue ReadingThis post is the first in our Job Search 101 series, focused on crafting a resume in 2020. Specifically, we’ll focus on something more like a template that you are going to use in many ways. Let’s...
Continue ReadingAre you a recent college grad wondering how to craft a resume with no work experience? No worries. When you are just beginning your working career, you may not have a lot to show on your resume in...
Continue ReadingWhat makes an effective cover letter? Do I still need one? Many online applications for jobs don’t require a cover letter any longer like they used to. And I’m sure you are thinking, “Great, one...
Continue ReadingWhen searching for a new job, updating your resume can seem like a big task. Between summarizing your previous experience down to a few sentences and trying to squeeze everything onto one page,...
Continue ReadingAccording to Gallup, roughly half (51%) of employees are actively looking for a new job or watching for job openings—and there are plenty of jobs to be had in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Whether...
Continue Reading5 Tips for Getting Your Online Job Application Noticed Back in the day, job hunters and their advisors spent a ridiculous amount of time determining what kind of paper, envelopes and type style a...
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