Career Tips
How to Create ATS-Friendly Resumes
Have you been applying for positions and get few or no responses? It may have less to do with your work experience and more to do with the fact that your resume keeps getting rejected by the ATS. What is an ATS System? The “AT-what,” you ask? ATS system refers to an applicant tracking system….
Career Change: 9 Tips for Overcoming a Lack of Experience
Candidates seeking a career change and recent graduates should be applying to entry-level positions, but they both run into the same problem when they do. Most “entry-level” jobs require some years of beginner experience in the industry. This barrier can make applying to entry-level jobs a frustrating and discouraging experience. If you are trying to break into…
Setting Goals: 5 Action Steps to Happiness in 2021
The drive to do an annual evaluation and set goals this time of year is a common desire. Who doesn’t want next year to be better? I mean, seriously, who wants another 2020?! The problem is that we usually focus on a list of things we want to accomplish. Although accomplishments can be goals, often…
Advice for Starting a New Job
Starting a new job is exciting, but also sometimes a trying time. The first few months in a new role are critical, and making a great impression is key. Some of these tips for starting a new job below may seem like common sense, but as recruiters, we at Goodwin Recruiting have seen people make a wide variety…
Counteroffers: What do they mean, and what should you do?
Deciding to leave your job is never something you should undertake lightly. It’s a lot of work to look for a new job. It takes hours of poring through job boards, speaking to recruiters and hiring managers, completing applications, and interviewing. But when it is time to leave, you know it in your gut. Finally,…
Lean In to Your Career
“Lean in” is a phrase with literal and figurative meanings, both of which propel oneself forward. Winning requires leaning into the direction of your goal, whether a race or a dream. The traditional sports usage refers to physically shifting body weight forward or toward something such as a baseball pitch. Metaphorically, the term refers to pushing…
6 Important Things to Do Your First Day at a New Job
Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking. First impressions count for so much and can stick with you for a long time. You’ve worked hard to land a great job, so make sure you put your best foot forward by following these tips: Be early and stay late. Arriving early is always an excellent way…
8 Tips for a Video Interview
If it has been a while since you interviewed, you may be new to using your webcam for a video interview. But virtual interviews are becoming the new norm. Follow these quick video interviewing tips to make a great impression on-screen. Eye Contact: Look at the camera, not the screen. It can be confusing, but when you’re looking at your monitor during…
What Not to Put on Your Resume
How do I create a resume that positively catches a hiring manager’s attention? And how much information is too much? We live in an era of oversharing on social media via Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Tik Tok…the list of options goes on. So, for some candidates looking for work, it stands to reason that they might…
The Top 7 Books for Job Seekers
Does your job search have you yearning for a true career path? A career is so much more than merely a job. Working on a career, unlike finding a job, is a lifetime quest. Building a career requires devotion, both to yourself and to the work that you do. Creating a career involves grit, as…
