It’s not your niche skills that are going to get you into your new career. It’s the skills employers can actually understand.

After enough resume rejections you can get complacent. Then, when you finally get a callback for an interview, you have no plan. Here’s your last minute guide to get ready for an interview.

Recruiters and hiring managers are seeing you as overqualified more than they’re seeing you as underqualified and here’s what to do about it.

In this lively discussion, Donna and Isaiah dive into the psychology of appearance, the importance of effort in career success, and the delicate balance of dressing for the job you want. Donna shares her experiences of being overdressed at events, while Isaiah recounts the perils of video interviews with shorts. They also explore how to overcome the stigma of "trying too hard" and the real value of putting in effort.

In this episode of Cheeky Scientist News, we take a look at how job seekers have accidentally neutralized the AI resume filter bots – and rendered their own resumes redundant in the process. Join me to learn how you can stand out as a capable human in a digital stack of robot-written resumes.

Targeting a resume can be a painful experience but these tips can help make it less agonizing and help you get an interview too.

It’s easy to think that your resume is impressive when you’re trying to impress other academics. But is it impressive to industry hiring managers?

The good news is, no matter how long you’ve been in academia, the best time to make your transition is now. Don’t wait because you don’t have forever. Start now.

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the hiring landscape, with many employers prioritizing equal opportunity and equity over traditional education credentials.

The only way to 100% know you’ve been seen by an employer right now is to get an interview where the employer shows up to the interview.