by Amanda Miller | Jun 23, 2026 | Job Search
Regardless of whether you’ve been laid off or are just ready for a career change, a job search typically starts with a bang. You’re full of energy and ready to get started. The resume and LinkedIn get updated, you turn on job alerts, and you start applying. But then...
by Amanda Miller | Jun 17, 2026 | Job Search
If you’re a job seeker stuck in the apply-and-wait loop, you’re probably going to be twiddling your thumbs for quite a while. In today’s market, simply submitting applications and hoping for the best can work, but it’s rarely the fastest path...
by Amanda Miller | May 25, 2026 | Job Search
A job search in today’s market can be overwhelming—especially if you’ve not undertaken one in recent years. With ATS, AI, and steeper competition, it can feel as if you’re spinning your wheels and never gaining any traction. As I’ve mentioned before in my blogs, the...
by Amanda Miller | May 14, 2026 | Job Search, Resume Writing
Every few years, the internet decides something in the job search is dead. We’ve all seen it: resumes, networking, working with recruiters, and of course, cover letters. We’ve rebuked most of these rumors, but what about that last one? Are cover letters dead—really?...
by Amanda Miller | May 6, 2026 | Job Search, LinkedIn
As we head into college-graduation season, the LinkedIn 2026 Grads Guide is available to help those with newly minted diplomas navigate a tough job market. Since I don’t often work with new grads, you may be wondering why I’d even delve into this topic. The answer is...
by Amanda Miller | Apr 20, 2026 | Interviews, Job Search
In a competitive job market, everything that used to work to get interviews now seems questionable. Whereas, in the past, you may have applied to a dozen roles and secured five or six interviews, now you’re hearing crickets. Your qualifications are the same—probably...