Did you know that it is not a human that first sees your resume when you apply online, but a software platform? It’s called The Applicant Tracking System. It first appeared around 1998/1999 and is used by many companies and organizations to sort and read your resume first, before a human lays eyes on it. The ATS reads your resume and gives it an overall…

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It’s September and that means it’s back to school for many people! It’s back to school for elementary school children, high school students, college students and a whole cadre of adult learners.

Let’s face it – looking for work in this competitive environment can be tough. It tugs at your ego and self-esteem and sometimes you wonder if that job offer will ever come through. Here are two stories that should inspire you!