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Common Mistakes That Keep You Stuck as a Job Seeker

Steph Cartwright Certified Resume Writer, a LinkedIn Profile Specialist, a Job Search Strategist
September 9, 2022 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
Common Mistakes That Keep You Stuck as a Job Seeker

About this session

Even during the Great Resignation, career-driven professionals are finding themselves stuck in roles they aren't loving or in a job search that feels like it will never end. Many feel "ghosted" by recruiters, that they don't have enough of the right experience, or are frequently dubbed the runner-up when compared to other qualified candidates.

Whether you’re struggling to advance into a more progressive leadership role, make a pivot into another industry, or transition onto a new career altogether, there are common mistakes being made and quick fixes that can trigger callbacks for interviews in a matter of days.

Certified Resume Writer and Job Search Strategist Steph Cartwright will be joining us to uncover the top mistakes job seekers are making with their resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn based on recent feedback shared by recruiters and hiring decision-makers.

In this chat, you’ll learn:

  • What recruiters are saying makes it difficult to tell if you're the best fit for the job while screening your resume
  • Which cover letters that you're writing are time-wasters and how to make sure they are read by and make an impact on the right person
  • Why you're not attracting the profile views, messages, and career-boosting opportunities you should on LinkedIn

Meet the speaker

Steph Cartwright

Steph Cartwright

Certified Resume Writer, a LinkedIn Profile Specialist, a Job Search Strategist

Steph Cartwright is a Certified Resume Writer, a LinkedIn Profile Specialist, a Job Search Strategist, and the solopreneur behind Off The Clock Resumes.

Since 2014, she has helped hundreds of job seekers get unstuck and get a foot in the door at the companies they’d love to work for with their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and job search plans.

Steph is certified by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches and an active member of the National Resume Writers’ Association.

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