Today’s all about you! Tell me… What problem are you having in your career? Is there something you’re struggling with that’s been rather difficult to overcome? Let me offer you a solution or point you in the direction of some resources that may help. Best wishes, Deja Tyla Hansen Founder and CEO Tyla’s Writing Services PS: If you haven’t already, please share our free resume review service with a friend. © 2021 Tyla’s Writing Services
You are at the END of the interview and the hiring manager asks you, “Do you have any questions for me?” Many would answer, “Oh no, everything’s fine. I don’t have questions”. Is it okay to answer with a response like this? NO! Not having questions for the hiring manager may make you seem uninterested or not dedicated to the position. Asking questions will also give you a clear picture of what the position is and if it’s really for you. To be sure you are armed with few questions, let’s...
Hey there! What’s up? Last Tuesday, I taught you how to handle a mental block during an interview. Today, let me talk about how important confidence is when trying to land your dream job. People will always tell you to be confident when you are called in for an interview, but this is easier said than done, especially for new job applicants. Often, you may get intimidated by the interviewer and this may cause you to ramble and blabber when answering questions. So, how can you act confident...
You finally got called back for that interview you’ve been dreaming of! You get there, you’re ready, and then they ask you a hard question. Now you’re staring at the hiring manager and your brain seems to have completely stopped working! Yikes. What you’re experiencing now is a mental block. A mental block is a dreaded situation that all job hunters try to avoid. The best way to avoid mental blocks is to practice and prepare. But since you can’t prepare for every question, here are some tips...
Hey, there! You’ve probably heard people talking about their LinkedIn profiles and you’re like… “What’s the hype for?” Honestly, these days LinkedIn isn’t optional anymore. If you are job hunting, it’s important to have an updated and keyword-optimized LinkedIn profile. Why is LinkedIn Important? Job recruiters and managers are on LinkedIn: There are literally millions of jobs on LinkedIn. So, if you are job hunting, it’s a necessity to have a strong profile and presence. Your LinkedIn...
We all know that interviews are exciting. That doesn't mean they aren’t nerve-racking too, right? So, you were called in for an interview. How do you prepare yourself? Of course, you PRACTICE! The best thing to do is while practicing is answer the Most Common Interview Questions, today we'll talk about #1. Most Common Interview Question 1: Tell me about yourself. How to answer it? When asked, tell them about your qualifications, experiences, and how you can be a great fit for the role. Use...
If you’re not already familiar with the differences between a resume and a CV, check out our previous blog. If you are familiar…. You are probably wondering, “How do I make the perfect CV? What should I include?” Well, here’s a list of what you can put in your CV: ✅ CV header It is a header containing your name and information. Contact information often includes your name, phone number, email address, and Linkedin URL. ✅ Professional Summary It explains your qualifications for the job in 3-5...
Whether you know someone looking for help or you’re looking to become a resume writer yourself, I’ve got some news. While thinking of a way I could continue helping grow and build the community, I came to the conclusion that there’s nothing better than forming a place where people can chat, comment, watch, and discuss everything together. So, I’ve launched a private Facebook group for just that. Join our latest group “Mastering the Art of Resume Writing” now. Share this link with a friend who...
Here’s to Tip Tuesday! 🥂 Resume Tip of the Day: Do not include an objective statement, instead include a summary! Why? An objective statement tells employers what you want from them. On the other hand, a summary shows employers what you have to bring to the table. The difference now is one makes a hiring manager want to hire you, and the other makes them move on to the next resume. Tell a friend and share our FREE resume review service. Best wishes, Deja Tyla Hansen Founder and CEO Tyla’s...
Hooray! You step into the bigger world, and you’re ready to look for a job! But wait… Are you really ready? You prepared your eye-catching, convincing RESUME or CV to get your dream job. BUT while typing on the computer, you ask yourself, “What should I submit? A resume? or a CV? Wait a second… They are the same, right?” NO, NO, NO! Many people often mistakenly think that a resume is a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a CV is a resume, but they’d be wrong. These documents are DIFFERENT! They are two...