Hillary Hufford-Tucker2 minQuick Interview Thank You NotesYou don't need to write a novel to show your excitement and recap your abilities. Use these simple steps to create a focused thank you note.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker1 minThe Evolution of the Job SearchIf you haven’t looked for a job in recent years, much has changed. It’s about creating an integrated strategy for promoting your brand.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker3 minConsidering a Job Pivot? Learn from Informational Interviews.Informational interviews can reward you with volumes of knowledge that will help you in every step of your job pivot or search process.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker3 minWith Social Media, the Personal is the ProfessionalApplicant tracking systems provide employers with a summary of your personal social media. Here’s what you can do about it.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker4 minFour Steps to Creating Your LinkedIn ‘About’ SectionWhether you're a gifted writer or not, this formula will help you create your LinkedIn 'About' section.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker3 minDefining Your Personal Brand? Start by SWOTing Yourself.Whether you’re working or unemployed, this exercise will set the stage for what your personal brand will signify.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker2 minPersonal Branding: Hocus Pocus or Strategic Focus?If you're under the illusion you can pull a personal brand out of a hat with a resume and LinkedIn profile, you'll likely be disappointed.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker2 minHow to Create a Professional Profile HeadshotAre you putting off updating your LinkedIn headshot? I understand. Just because it’s the first thing people see when they access your profil
Hillary Hufford-Tucker5 minHow to Write a Strategic Cover LetterWhy do people think cover letters are passé? Because they aren’t using them strategically, and therefore, don’t get the job.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker3 minCompleting a Skills Gap AnalysisJob requirements and skills are always evolving. A gap analysis helps you create an action plan to make yourself a better candidate.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker1 min10 Reasons Personal Branding is More Than a ResumePersonal branding encompasses every part of the job search process - a resume is but one, small part.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker5 minYour Secret Weapon for Interviewing? The Job Description.Not sure how to prepare for an interview? Mine the job description to promote your abilities, successes, and even tackle your weaknesses.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker4 min4 Secrets to Organizing Your Strategic Job Search The secret to success is organizing your search and branding activities around specific tasks to use your time strategically.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker3 minConnecting (Networking) for Good Career Karma Great networking is more about good vibes than self-promotion. It’s creating good career karma by building community and creating resources.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker4 min3 Things to Know Before Creating Your Personal Brand WebsiteBuild your career and brand by blending your experience, personality, and aspirations into a personal website.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker2 minHufford-Tucker Earns Industry Gold-Standard Career Coaching CredentialHufford-Tucker Earns Industry Gold-Standard Career Coaching Credential
Hillary Hufford-Tucker1 minHow to Define Your Value PropositionThe foundation for your personal brand or value proposition is identifying how you can fix a company’s pain points.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker2 minGetting What You Want from a Personal BrandBlend your work experience, skillsets, personality, background with how you solve problems, and you have your unique personal brand.
Hillary Hufford-Tucker6 minFive Ways to Manage Ageism in Your Job SearchAgeism is alive and well. More than 60 percent of employees age 45 and up have experienced or seen age discrimination at work.