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Resume Tips for Career Changers [with Summary Section Template]
Shifting careers is usually a challenge, even before 2020. One of the biggest hurdles career changers face is being able to show hiring managers how their past work experience will help them to be successful in their new role. Did you know hiring managers only spend an average of 6 seconds reading each resume? That being the case, career changers must learn how to stand out and share their story well. Want to know how to get started? Keep reading.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates, Job Search, Resume Tips
Scouted’s 7 step guide to preparing for your first call with a career coach
So you have a call with a career coach coming up -- or you’re thinking about scheduling one. Read on for some of our best tips for prepping for a call with a career coach.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates, In The Workplace, Interviews, Job Search, Layoffs, Resume Tips, Uncategorized
13 Questions you should ask to understand if a company cares about diversity, equity, and inclusion
Here are the top questions (plus a few tactical must-do’s) you should bring to your next interview to probe on an organization's dedication to providing an equitable and inclusive environment for its employees.
By Sarah Schultz in Candidates
Being Out And Proud at Work
While there is no blueprint for designing a career or a workplace that is universally inclusive, there are guiding principles we can embrace to orient ourselves in the right direction, whether as an employer or employee.
By Mark Weyland in Candidates
How to Write a *Modern* Cover Letter [with Example].
There's what we call “The modern cover letter.” In this, job seekers are able to make a relevant connection with the hiring manager, stand out, and bring up relevant talking points about their candidacy. Care to learn how to make your own modern cover letter (and see our example)? Check out the blog below!
By Jacqueline Loeb in Candidates
How to use a thank you note to fix an imperfect interview
Even if your interview didn’t go exactly the way you hoped, it’s still possible to leave a positive final impression before the hiring manager makes their decision. Here are a few first steps you can take to perfect the post-interview thank-you note.
By Team Scouted in Candidates
Strategies and Resources for Virtual Networking
No matter what stage of life you're at - building, managing, and leveraging your network is going to be a key part of your success.
By Jacqueline Loeb in Candidates
Practical First Steps After You’ve Been Laid Off
COVID-19 has affected lives around the world. But we also know that this situation is normal. Those who have been laid off will find jobs again. And in the meantime, there are practical steps you can take after being laid off to set yourself up for success in the future.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates
Introducing: Coached by Scouted
Coached by Scouted is how we can best help companies manage layoffs with empathy and compassion, and help job-seekers get back on their feet as soon as possible. At its heart, Coached by Scouted is career coaching for humans.
By Team Scouted in Candidates
How To Think About Compensation As You Look For A Job
Compensation is the question on everyone's mind as they search and interview for a new job. Here are some tips for how to research and think about salary as you enter negotiations for a new job.
By Mark Weyland in Candidates
COVID-19 and You. What Are Your Next Steps?
If you’re still wondering what's happening with your job/job search/the world in general, we’ve come up with a list of suggested first steps for you to take during this transition. Hopefully, they’ll provide some direction and clarity and be helpful to you in the days to come.
By Chelsea Damon in Candidates
How to optimize your resume to get past digital screening tools
Don't want your resume to get stopped by an ATS (applicant tracking system)? Read below for our tips on how to make it through!
By Janine Perri in Candidates