Have you seen our viral Instagram video yet? In it, I explain why you should never give your salary number first during an interview. For people who have never negotiated their salary, it can feel like playing annoying mind games. However, when you realize that the ENTIRE job search is a game, you're more likely to win, including securing a higher salary. Here are five tips to help you out. 1. Don't Say Your Salary Number First The old interviewing rules said you should never

You are sitting in a waiting room, surrounded by people wearing the exact same clothes as you. Their faces are blurred and featureless. Behind the reception desk, a woman types silently at her computer, an unsettling smile frozen on her face. Every few minutes, the door behind her opens and a muffled voice calls a name. One of the faceless candidates stands and disappears through the doorway. None of them ever come back. Finally, the door opens again. You hear your name. You

Meet the humans behind the resumes. In today’s world, it seems like everyone is pushing you to use AI to write your resume. In a way, it makes sense. After all, HR is using AI to screen your resume. You may be tempted to say, "Let the bots fight it out!" But is that really the best way? At Personal Touch Career Services, we keep people in the driver’s seat. Our writers have years of experience working with clients and crafting resumes that actually sound like the job seek

Guess what? Starbucks starts selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes in August. Guess what other fall tradition hits in August? The Fall Hiring season! As summer's lazy days wind down and back-to-school preparations begin, there's another seasonal shift you should be excited about… THE FALL HIRING BONANZA! While you might be tempted to squeeze in one last beach day, smart job seekers know that August is prime time to polish your resume, update your cover letter, and optimize your Link

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