7 Tips to Prepare for a Skype Interview!
More companies these days are using virtual interviews to screen candidates (if you missed our blog series on phone interviews, read them here and here.) Video interviews, using methods such as Skype or FaceTime, are another form of virtual interviews. Even though the interview is being conducted by webcam, this is a “real” live interview, […]
Two of the Most-Asked Resume Questions
Two of the Most-Asked Resume Questions: How long? Why no pronouns? Amy Schofield, ACRW has reviewed 5,000+ resumes and has worked with clients around the world. While she has received numerous questions regarding resumes, there are two that seem to be on everybody’s mind: How long should my resume be? There is no […]
Modernize Your Job Search Letters: Get Noticed Get Hired
Schofield Strategies, LLC is pleased to announce that Amy Schofield, ACRW is a contributor to Modernize Your Job Search Letters: Get Noticed Get Hired (Modernize Your Career), written by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark and published by Emerald Career Publishing. This book explores how to write various career letters, including cover letters, referral letters, recruiter letters, thank […]
Amy Schofield Earns First-Ever Academy Certified Profile Writer Credential
Amy Schofield Earns First-Ever Academy Certified Profile Writer (ACPW) Credential December 2016 – Now, more than ever, employers and hiring professionals are using social media to review candidates. According to the 2015 Jobvite Recruiter Nation report, 80% of recruiters use LinkedIn® to evaluate and engage talent, 50% use Facebook®, and 43% use Twitter®. But how do job […]
Federal Job FAQs: National Military Spouse Network
Federal Job FAQS: Thank you to the National Military Spouse Network for publishing our article on federal job FAQs for military spouses. Federal jobs are highly sought after by many military spouses. However, the federal job system can be tough to navigate since applying for a federal job is vastly different than applying for a […]
Military Spouse Resume Writers’ Coalition (MSRWC) Forms to Empower Military Spouses, Connect Organizations, and Provide Access to the Latest Resources
The Military Spouse Resume Writers’ Coalition (MSRWC) was created by a group of military spouse professional resume writers who work together to increase the awareness of military spouse and veteran employment issues, engage with organizations to improve access to military spouse and veteran employment, connect employers with military spouses and veterans, and provide access to […]
Military Spouse Resume Experts Share 8 Great Resume Tips
Tips from Military Spouse Resume Experts: Military spouse resume experts from the Military Spouse Resume Writers’ Coalition share their top tips for military spouses, who often have a difficult time creating a cohesive resume due to numerous relocations. Thank you to one of our military spouse resume writing colleagues, Michelle Aikman, and the Military Officers […]
Three LinkedIn Do’s For Your Job Search
Three LinkedIn Do’s For Your Job Search: LinkedIn is one of the most popular job search tools today. The best time to build your profile, connect with people, and participate on LinkedIn is now. Don’t Dismiss LinkedIn as Something Only for People Who Are Looking For a New Job. If you find yourself suddenly unemployed […]
