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If you are a fan of the “spray and pray” method of applying for jobs, several AI tools have emerged to make the process both fast and easy. However, beware of the dangers, both overt and hidden.

What is the “Spray and Pray” method?

Simply put, the “spray and pray” method consists of cranking ou...

As spooky season descends on us, let's talk about the biggest horror show of your life: The Job Search. For many job seekers, looking for a job is fraught with dangers, both seen and unseen. The HR department is full of serial killers, slashing qualified candidates left and right. Uninspired job pos...

A member of a resume-writing family, it's no wonder that Tessa Barlow also "fell into the business." As a willing and eager learner, Tessa graduated from the Writing Excellence program offered through the National Resume Writers' Association (NRWA). Under this rigorous program, which is widely consi...

Everyone knows some job interview questions just beg for a snarky answer. Wouldn't you love to once, just once, really say what's on your mind? Enjoy these forays into the dark side, followed by suggestions for insightful answers if you actually want to land a job offer.

Q: "What is your greatest w...

While networking is a great way to find a job, you might end up with a career that “just happens” if you aren’t careful. 

The Scooby-Doo career

Remember the old hallway gag from Scooby Doo? You know, where the gang is running from the ghost (or zombie, monster, real estate developer, whatever…)...

Recently, Donna was a featured guest on the Staffing at Tiffanie's Experience, a podcast dedicated to landing a job in the private service industry.

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Staffing at Tiffanie's Experience Podcast

Navigating Resumes in the Age of AI and Celebrating DEMA Success

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What is a lazy girl job? While the term does apply to men, women, and nonbinary people equally, the #lazygirljob addresses the nature of the job itself. Essentially, it’s a relatively easy white-collar job that pays well, often in the remote category. Coined by TikTok influencer Gabrielle Judge, the...

Do you know the formula for answering questions that require a positive/negative answer?

A classic example of these questions is: “What did you like in your last position? What did you dislike?”

For anything that demands a mixed answer, your answer should be 2/3 positive, 1/3 negative. Even ...

 Closing in on 10 years with the Personal Touch Career Services, Beth is our longest-tenured writer. Before joining PTCS, she held her own resume writing company. However, sales are not her bag, so now she just gets to concentrate on what she loves – writing resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other pro...

For every posted job, the Human Resources (HR) department is expected to cut 95% of all candidates before a hiring manager sees a single resume. Unfortunately, even qualified applicants will often be cut during the screening process just because they don't understand how the hiring process works.

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Does the recruiting process mystify you? You aren't alone. Many highly qualified job seekers struggle, especially when they don't really understand how employers' hiring practices work. Some of their actions seem initially vague, while others are just plain rude.

 1. Is this job really open?

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One thing’s for sure, Dia Kline wears many hats for Personal Touch Career Services. She’s our Business Development Manager, Career Coach, and Resume Writer. And she has plenty of side interests as well, including working as a professional actress and ambassador for the congenial anosmic community. (...