Belinda Elliott

As a career coach, I read a lot of resumes, so I see the many common resume mistakes that people make. Let’s explore some of the biggest mistakes and how to avoid them. Common Resume Mistakes To Avoid The biggest mistake I see people make is considering their resume a job history or a record … Read more

If you start dreading your return to work on Monday before the weekend is over, it may be time to change careers and find a job you love.  Since the pandemic hit, workers have been reevaluating their work lives. For many, this means making a career change.  What does it take to change careers? Let’s … Read more

For building your professional network and letting hiring managers become familiar with your work, there is no better website than LinkedIn. If you don’t have a profile there yet, you should. Wondering how to get started on LinkedIn? Profiles are easy to create. But creating an exceptional one takes more time. If you search online … Read more

If you read career advice blogs, or have ever worked with a career coach, you’ve probably seen articles about the hidden job market.  These mysterious jobs are reportedly not posted anywhere publicly – leaving job seekers to wonder how to find them. What is the hidden job market? Clients often ask me “what is the … Read more

With more companies hiring people to work remotely, video interviews are growing in popularity with employers.  This means “acing video interview” needs to be a new skill to add to your job-search arsenal. The thought of a video interview may make you nervous, but they are not any more difficult than in-person interviews. Let’s explore … Read more

Sometimes the first step in your interview process will be a phone interview. Before job applicants are invited to meet with interviewers in person, a company will often use phone interviews to narrow down their choices.  This means a key skill for job seekers is to know how to ace a phone interview.  Your mission: … Read more

Business owners often need people to handle tasks that they or their staff are too busy to complete themselves.  Hiring a freelancer can be a great solution. Worried that you don’t know how to hire a contractor? It’s easier than you think! Let’s explore how to hire a freelancer and what things you should consider … Read more

Finding jobs through a temp agency has been growing in popularity in the U.S. since the pandemic. These short-term positions fill a need for an employer and can be a good way to gain experience.  Are temp agencies worth it for you? It depends on your long-term goals and the type of position you would … Read more

Many employees find working for a temp agency to be a good way to add skills to their resume, pick up seasonal work for extra pay, fill the gap between full-time jobs or test out a company they would really like to join.  Should you work for a temp agency? It depends on your career … Read more