Need to Write a Job Offer Letter? I’ve Got You Covered You’ve just wrapped up all those interviews, and now you’ve found the perfect candidate. Next up? Offering them the job. But there’s one last thing standing in your way — writing the job offer letter. I know how tricky it can feel. You want it to hit the right tone. But, between the legal speak and making sure every detail is perfect, it can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where a job offer letter comes in handy. In this post, I’ll walk you through different job offer letter examples for all kinds of roles and industries. Plus, I’ll share a free template to get you going. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents What is a job offer letter? What is included in an offer letter? Job Offer Letter Template Job Offer Letter Examples for Any Hire Tips to Boost Your Offer Acceptance Rates Frequently Asked Questions What is a job offer letter? A job offer letter is a formal document from an employer to a candidate, outlining the key details of a job offer. It typically includes the job title, salary, benefits, joining date, and employment terms. It also confirms the verbal offer and ensures both parties are clear on expectations, protecting against future misunderstandings. What is included in an offer letter? Your offer letter should have...

Get Past the ATS With These Resume Templates I can honestly say that, so far in my career, I’ve never witnessed such a high competition for marketing roles on LinkedIn, both full-time and freelance, as now. And I’ve seen countless comments and got tens of email replies from hiring managers, saying that they’re overwhelmed as they’ve received over a hundred applications. No wonder that to make sense of it all and spot relevant candidates, companies are looking for ways to streamline the recruitment process. For them, applicant tracking systems are a blessing. However, for some inexperienced candidates, they can feel like a nightmare. Luckily, getting past these automatic resume filtering systems is certainly attainable if you know how they screen CVs. Let’s take a look. Table of Contents What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)? ATS Friendly Resume Templates Testing It Out Tips for Creating an ATS-Friendly Resume What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)? Human resource departments receive hundreds of resumes. To make their lives a little easier, they use computer software called ATS. These solutions help recruiters process large volumes of CVs and pick the most suitable candidates. Applicant tracking systems come in handy in the initial screening phase and eliminate resumes that aren’t a good fit for the position. One of the most important things that candidates should know about the ATS is that it lets employers filter resumes based on keywords. That’s why it’s vital to...

Is it Worth Using ChatGPT to Write Your Resume? Let’s Find Out ChatGPT this, ChatGPT that. Well, I’m here to add to the AI noise (but in a good way, I promise). I’ve seen a lot of discourse on LinkedIn about ChatGPT resumes and other professional use cases for AI. Since the job market is on fire right now, I decided to do a little digging myself to see how helpful ChatGPT really is for resume writing. Table of Contents Should you use ChatGPT to write your resume? How to Use ChatGPT to Write a Resume How to Use ChatGPT to Update Your Resume ChatGPT Resume Example Best Practices for ChatGPT Resumes For those of you who appreciate a good visual: Watch me in real-time as I test out a couple of ChatGPT resume prompts to build my own resume. View this post on Instagram ...

What is a Letter of Intent? How to Write One for a Job Standard job applications have a standard set of practices. You turn in a resume and cover letter, and then, if selected, you move through a few rounds of interviews and get the job. However, not all potential job opportunities start with an application. In fact, many begin with initiative from a job seeker. Those job seekers will send in a letter of intent rather than a cover letter. In this article, we’ll take a look at what a letter of intent is and highlight some strategies for writing the best LOI you can. We’ve even included a template to help you get started.  Here’s what you’ll find: What is a letter of intent? Letter of Intent vs. Cover Letter Letter of Intent vs. Letter of Interest When to Use a Letter of Intent How to Write a Letter of Intent for a Job Letter of Intent Samples Letter of Intent Template What is a letter of intent? A letter of intent is a less common way of expressing interest in a company. It targets reasons you’re looking for opportunities with a specific organization. A letter of intent does include elements of a traditional cover letter, such as relevant experience and skills, but it’s used in slightly different contexts. LOIs emphasize alignment between...

26 Quotes to Inspire Your Job Search As a job seeker, you’ll face ups and downs. Motivational job search quotes can inspire you on the days you feel like giving up. Between preparing for interviews and sending out resumes, you may not have time to find these quotes yourself. That’s why our team gathered 26 of our favorite quotes from people who were in your shoes and nailed the job search. Read on and keep pursuing your dream job! Table of Contents Quotes About Following Your Passion Motivational Quotes to Keep You Resilient Quotes About Creating Opportunities Quotes About Networking Quotes About Personal & Professional Growth Quotes About Following Your Passion Pursuing your passion and following your interests can be challenging. Sometimes, it feels like everyone else is pursuing their dream career except for you. Don’t give up hope! The payoff of finding the right role will make the process worthwhile. Keep reading for quotes about following your passion. 1. “Passion is not a job, a hobby, or a sport. It’s a full force of your attention and energy that you give to whatever is right in front of you. Don’t wait for a passion. Instead, spend your time solving your favorite problems. People will love you, thank you, hug you, and pay you for it. That’s where passion is. Chase opportunities, not passions.” — Terri Trespicio, Author of Unfollow Your Passion. Keynote TEDx Speaker. ...

The Job Search Process: 10 Tips on How to Land Your Dream Job (+3 Resume Examples) The job search process can feel daunting. Every step of the process — from finding relevant opportunities to interviewing — is a major time investment. However, an organized to-do list can keep you on track. In this post, you’ll learn the essential steps for an organized job search and tips to help you land your dream gig. Let’s get started. Table of Contents 10 Important Steps in the Job Search Process 10 Job Search Tips 3 Resume Examples Tailored to Different Niches Starting Your Job Search 10 Essential Steps for Your Job Search Process Without a roadmap, finding a new job can be overwhelming. This to-do list guides you through the essential steps of any job hunt. 1. Start with your mindset. Job hunting begins with your mindset. The right attitude can help you approach the process with resilience. Be prepared to wait for the right opportunity. Don’t be upset if you haven’t secured a new job within a couple of weeks. The average duration of unemployment is five and a half months, according to 2022 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, just moving from an interview to an offer takes 23.8 days on average. However, timeframes heavily depend on the industry, your experience, and the urgency to fill a role. For example, a government role will have a longer time to...

Instagram and TikTok Resumes: Are Marketing Managers Watching Them? Instagram and TikTok are apps typically used to share special moments, connect with others, or promote our brands — but can we also use these platforms to create and share resumes? In 2021, TikTok launched TikTok Resumes, a program designed to "continue expanding and enhancing TikTok as a new channel for recruitment and job discovery," according to a news release. The New York Times calls TikTok the new search engine for Gen Z, so it makes sense that Gen Z users could also search for employment opportunities on the app. It also makes sense brands looking for young talent may turn to the app for job postings. But are marketing managers and recruiters watching TikTok videos and accepting them instead of resumes? To find out, I asked recruiters at HubSpot and surveyed marketing decision-makers for their thoughts on resumes in the form of TikTok videos. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking of filming your next resume. What is a TikTok resume? A TikTok resume is a 60-second video posted to TikTok showcasing the job experience, skills, and creativity of a user looking for employment. To ensure the resume reaches recruiters, job candidates must include #TikTokResumes in their posts. Below is an example of a TikTok resume: Almost half of TikTok users in the U.S. are between the ages of 10 and 29, so the program likely...

The Great Resignation: How It's Changing Hiring for Companies and Job Prospects The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that over 47 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021 — this is what’s now known as The Great Resignation. As there has been a significant increase in the number of vacant positions and the number of workers who have left their position, it makes sense that hiring priorities may have changed. In this post, we’ll discuss The Great Resignation's impact on hiring with insight from marketing decision-makers and expert HubSpot recruiters. Has The Great Resignation Impacted Recruiting? Gabby Reynoso, a Marketing Recruiter, says, “What the great resignation has done is highlight the importance of flexibility, growth opportunities, and work-life balance in the workplace.” She adds that the pandemic has empowered employees, more than ever, to prioritize flexibility, growth opportunities, and work-life balance in the workplace in their current positions and those they are considering. Kanani Rose, a Senior Sales Recruiter, says, “Anecdotally, I’ve seen a bit of a cool-down in this phenomenon as the market continues to be unpredictable, but I’m certain that one of the long-term effects of the Great Resignation is that workers will continue to be interested in the scope of their work, from a wider lens than just their general job responsibilities.” This can include health insurance, financial benefits, 401K, stock options, work from home stipends — incentives that are becoming just as important as the job itself. She also says that compensation and...

10 Essential Job Search Strategies to Help Land Your Next Big Gig A job hunt is a time-consuming process. It usually takes a few weeks, if not months to land a job. If you want to cut the time to hire and explore all your career opportunities, it’s worth following a job search strategy. Here’s a selection of tried and tested methods along with the tools that will help you put your best foot forward. Table of Contents Ten Effective Job Search Strategies Job Search Strategy Tips Helpful Tools Your job search strategy should be about quality, not quantity Ten Effective Job Search Strategies 1. Build an online portfolio or an “About me” page. While online portfolios are a standard among designers and software developers, they’re great for other professionals, too. For example, if you’re a copywriter, you can add some of your best writing. Or, if you’re a video editor, you can share links to the clips you’ve produced. If you can’t showcase your work, don’t worry. You can always create an “About me” page instead. Write a short description of who you are, what skills and experience you have, and where you want your career to head. Add your CV, or, better yet, a short recording where you encourage potential employers to reach out. Tip: Make sure your portfolio is easily searchable. If you’ve designed a number of interfaces, consider categorizing them via industry, device type, etc. 2. Try to predict the interview questions. Preparation...

Why Recruiters Are Reaching Out To Candidates Directly & How to Access This Hidden Job Market If you’re struggling to get in front of hiring managers, it could be because recruiters are shifting away from traditional methods to find candidates. In this article, we’ll cover the causes behind this shift and how job seekers can meet recruiters where they are. The Hidden Job Market In 2021, employers everywhere experienced the Great Resignation, a phenomenon in which employees quit their jobs in droves. This means many things: There are a lot of openings now due to the mass quitting and the job market is more competitive because there are more job seekers. In a TikTok video, career coach and former recruiter J.T. O’Donnell argues that the reason many job seekers are struggling to find desirable positions is that there’s a shortage of them. What’s out there, she says, is the undesirable jobs that people quit in 2021. @j.t.odonnell @j.t.odonnell How I predict job layoffs. #edutok #careertiktok #layoff #recession #jobs #jobsearch #jobsearchtips #learnontiktok #careeradvice #career #joblife #worklife #linkedin #resume ♬ original sound - J.T. O'Donnell Now, they’re looking for better benefits, higher salaries, hybrid/remote work, and better work/life balance. This is where the hidden job market comes in, job roles that are filled through internal candidates, referrals, or recruits. Recruiters like O’Donnell and Stacey Perkins argue that recruiters are no longer posting...