Karen Suarez
WHAT IS THE EMPLOYER REALLY SEEKING in a JOB APPLICANT
When you see a job posting, the first thing you do is send your resume. Have you considered what is behind everything in that description?
Karen Suarez, MA, CMCS, CPRW
Certified Master of Career Services | National Career Development Association Member
Certified Professional Résumé Writer | Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches
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Karen Suarez
- Jul 10
- 1 min
HOW CAN YOU TALK TO THE INTEVIEWER TO CONVINCE THEM YOU ARE THE PERFECT CANDIDATE?
YOU CAN BY INCLUDING A COVER LETTER. If including a #coverletter it is an ‘option,’ always do so. ✔️ This is your only way to ‘talk’ to...
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Karen Suarez
- May 31
- 3 min
IF IT IS A JOB SEEKERS MARKET, WHY CAN'T I FIND A JOB?
It's tough when you keep hearing it's a job-seekers market when you have sent dozens of resumes and haven't heard back from anyone. Not...
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Karen Suarez
- Apr 30
- 1 min
YOUR FIRST 90 DAYS ON THE NEW JOB
Your search is finally over and you landed your dream job. Here are 10 tips to ensure the transition goes smoothly and you succeed. It...
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Karen Suarez
- Feb 28
- 1 min
IT IS A JOB, NOT A FAMILY
Even if you love your job and enjoy working with your colleagues, companies are not families, they are workplaces. Notice the word...
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Karen Suarez
- Jan 20
- 3 min
BUILD CONFIDENCE TO TACKLE YOUR 2022 JOB SEARCH
Let’s face it, most likely, you dislike #jobsearching or perhaps you have not done it in a long time.
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Karen Suarez
- Nov 30, 2021
- 3 min
BEST WAYS TO STAND OUT FROM OTHER JOB SEEKERS
It’s natural to think about your competition when you are looking for a job. However, everyone has unique talents and highlighting these in
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Karen Suarez
- Oct 31, 2021
- 2 min
IS IT TIME TO CHANGE CAREERS?
Were you thinking about a career pivot before the pandemic, or is it recent? Many people had time to reflect and reconsider their...
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Karen Suarez
- Sep 29, 2021
- 2 min
THINKING ABOUT RETURNING TO THE JOB YOU JUST LEFT?
What do you do when you leave a job for a new one and realize it was not a good idea? Sometimes you know you made a mistake.
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Karen Suarez
- Aug 23, 2021
- 3 min
10 RED FLAGS TO CONSIDER WHEN OFFERED THE JOB
Were there red flags as you went through the job interview process. If so, think carefully about them before you sign the contract
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Karen Suarez
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
STILL NOT GETTING RESPONSES TO YOUR JOB APPLICATIONS?
It's frustrating when you have sent out so many resumes only to never hear back about the status of your application. How can you stand out?
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Karen Suarez
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE COMPETITION DURING YOUR JOB SEARCH?
Learn how to identify why you are a good candidate and apply for competitive jobs even if there are many applicants.
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Karen Suarez
- Apr 24, 2021
- 2 min
WHY USE A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL RESUME WRITER (CPRW)?
Job or dream job? A job brings the security of a salary and benefits, the comfort of predictability. If you're unemployed, that may fit...
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Karen Suarez
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
TIPS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR JOB SEARCH
Technology has impacted the way you will look for jobs, and most of it is positive. Hiring managers WILL look for your social media.
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Karen Suarez
- Feb 27, 2021
- 2 min
I KEEP HEARING I SHOULD BE ON LINKEDIN…WHY?
If you are job hunting, it is essential even if you dislike social media. Since most of your job search should focus on networking.
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Karen Suarez
- Jan 21, 2021
- 1 min
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 30 SECONDS
If you plan to attend job fairs, #network, or conduct #informationinterviews, it's good to rehearse your elevator pitch in advance.
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Karen Suarez
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
GEAR UP FOR YOUR 2021 JOB SEARCH
As you probably know, job searching has changed dramatically in recent years and most of it has to do with technology. Whether you are looki
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Karen Suarez
- Nov 29, 2020
- 2 min
IT ONLY TAKES ONE PERSON… SO GET COMFORTABLE WITH NETWORKING
No doubt, you have heard about networking. If you are looking for a job, this is something you must learn to do well.
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Karen Suarez
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
STAYING MOTIVATED & FOCUSED DURING THE JOB SEARCH
Conducting a job search during the best of times isn't something people jump for joy about doing.
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