Ready for Your Next Interview? How AI for Interview Preparation Can Help

January 3, 2024 by Taylor Leonard

Are you leveraging the power of AI for interview preparation? In the competitive job market, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a pivotal tool for candidates. Offering personalized, data-driven insights, AI revolutionizes traditional interview prep methods. AI tools analyze extensive interview data, guide speech patterns, and simulate real interview scenarios, thus providing invaluable feedback. Consequently, this approach equips job seekers with sophisticated strategies, previously only accessible through extensive coaching.

However, the utility of AI in interview preparation isn’t without its challenges. Concerns include the depth of AI’s understanding of human nuances, the risk of overdependence on technology, and potential biases in AI algorithms. As we explore AI's role in reshaping interview prep, balancing its benefits with an awareness of its limitations is key. This post aims to give a holistic view of AI for interview preparation, emphasizing the importance of blending AI’s advanced capabilities with the irreplaceable insights of human interaction.

Understanding AI's Role in Interview Preparation: Why AI for Interview Prep?

The integration of AI into interview preparation marks a significant shift from traditional methods. AI tools are designed to analyze vast arrays of interview data, providing insights into frequently asked questions, desirable response formats, and key industry-specific skills. Moreover, this data-driven approach uniquely equips job seekers to practice and refine their interviewing skills based on real-world scenarios and feedback.

For example, tools like My Interview Practice and Pramp utilize AI to provide insights into frequently asked questions and response formats, making them invaluable assets for modern job preparation strategies. These platforms use sophisticated machine learning algorithms to dissect and interpret thousands of successful job interviews. Therefore, they help you understand not just what questions might be asked, but also how best to structure your responses for maximum impact.

Infographic showing benefits of AI for interview prep, including mock interviews for practice, speech and body language analysis, and personalized feedback.

How to Tailor Your Interview Practice with AI

The unique advantage of AI-enabled interview coaching lies in its personalized approach. For instance, imagine a coach that adapts to your unique strengths and weaknesses, offering targeted advice on improving your responses. AI-driven interview platforms can analyze your speech patterns, body language, and responses to provide constructive feedback, much like a personal tutor.

Platforms like InterviewBuddy take this to the next level by offering AI-driven feedback on speech patterns and body language. They analyze elements like your tone, pace, and facial expressions, giving you a comprehensive review of your performance. This level of customization ensures that your practice sessions are focused, relevant, and impactful. It's a dynamic way to turn your weaknesses into strengths and capitalize on your natural communication style.

AI-Powered Mock Interviews and Real-Time Feedback

One of the most innovative applications of AI for interview preparation is the creation of realistic mock interview environments. AI algorithms can simulate various interview scenarios, from behavioral questions to technical discussions, providing a safe space for candidates to practice and receive real-time feedback.

This immediate, actionable insight is invaluable in fine-tuning your interview technique and boosting confidence. Tools like Big Interview and Orai are at the forefront of this innovation. Big Interview, for example, offers a wide range of mock interviews for different industries and roles, complete with AI feedback on your answers. Orai focuses more on the delivery aspect, helping you improve how you communicate your responses, ensuring you sound confident and clear.

The Challenges of AI for Interview Preparation

While AI offers immense benefits, it's important to be aware of its limitations. Over-reliance on AI tools can sometimes lead to a mechanical approach to interviews. As highlighted in a Harvard Business Review article, automated interviews can sometimes fall short in evaluating a candidate's emotional intelligence and other nuanced aspects of human interaction. The article points out that, while AI can effectively assess certain skills and competencies, it may not fully capture the depth of a candidate's interpersonal skills or cultural fit. Therefore, balancing AI practice with human interaction and feedback is essential for a well-rounded interview preparation strategy.

For those seeking a more personalized touch, our sister company, Resume and Career Services, offers expert guidance and a human approach to interview preparation. Their team of professionals can provide the nuanced feedback and personal interaction that AI tools may lack.

Furthermore, ethical considerations such as data privacy and the potential for algorithmic bias need to be addressed to ensure a fair and effective preparation process. To complement your AI-enhanced preparation, check out Resume and Career Services' YouTube channel, which is full of educational courses and resources on interview preparation. These resources can offer insights and tips to refine your interviewing skills further, ensuring you’re well-prepared for any interview scenario.

How Will AI Shape the Future of Interview Preparation?

In conclusion, AI for interview preparation is not just a technological trend; it's a transformative tool that's reshaping how job seekers approach one of the most crucial stages of their career journey. By embracing AI-powered tools, you can gain a competitive edge, refine your interviewing skills, and approach your next job interview with newfound confidence and insight.

However, it's equally important to remain aware of the challenges AI presents. While AI provides unparalleled advantages, being mindful of its potential biases and limitations ensures a balanced approach to your preparation. As the job market continues to evolve, AI stands as a powerful ally, but it should be used in conjunction with critical thinking and human judgment. This dual approach will guide you towards success in your career aspirations, helping you navigate the complexities of modern job interviews with both technology and wisdom at your side.

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September Is Update Your Resume Month

September 1, 2023 by Lacey Walters

Did you know that September is International Update Your Resume Month? Launched by Career Directors International in 2000, this month marks the perfect time to revisit your resume and see if it’s up to par with what today’s recruiters and employers are looking for. If you haven’t updated your resume in a few years, the likelihood is that it’s a bit behind current standards. Even if you’re not looking for a new job right now, having a ready-to-go resume in your arsenal is helpful should that great opportunity present itself.

The Crux of a Great Resume: Accomplishments

The standard resume format most job seekers use focuses on skills or responsibilities in each role. These types of resumes generally consist of a lot of bullet points with those skills and tasks listed. Unfortunately, a “death by bullets” approach does little to market you to a future employer.

While what you did at each role is still an important part of your resume, skills are not the primary components you want to highlight on your resume. These days, your best bet is to focus on your accomplishments and how you’ve added value at your positions.

To craft great accomplishments that pack a punch, use this formula:

Challenge … Action … Result

In other words, there was a challenge you faced, an action you took to overcome that challenge, and then a result that came out of that action.

In most instances, accomplishments fall into one of four categories:

You made the company or client money.
You saved the company or client money.
You made stakeholders happy.
You developed or improved processes and procedures.

In your resume, aim to list one bulleted accomplishment per year, and don’t exceed five bullet points per position.

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Update Your Resume with Your Value Proposition

While accomplishments display ways you’ve helped companies succeed in the past, there’s another place you should do that: in your summary.

If you have an older resume, you probably have an objective at the top of it. Objectives are common in a skills-based resume format and are obsolete when it comes to differentiating yourself. Therefore, if you have an objective, it’s definitely time to update your resume to today’s standards!

In lieu of an objective, add a title or headline that states the position you’re seeking. Just below that, create a summary, where you’ll answer the question, “Why should I hire you?” Focus on the key skills that only you can bring to the position, as opposed to your personality traits. How have you added value to other companies in the past? What kind of leader are you? What are the results you can deliver? Overall, you want to share how your particular experience directly translates to the requirements for this job.

A summary is often referred to as a branding statement because its goal is to brand you to an employer. Therefore, you really need to sell yourself here. After all, this is the first thing employers will read!

Here’s an example of a great summary:

A unique and insightful powerhouse who offers a proven record of success across commercial operations, strategy, global marketing, and research. Driven by data to bring an innovative perspective with an eye toward creating and delivering new growth opportunities. Extensive experience leading large, complex projects and in bringing cross-functional teams together as an engaging and supportive coach.

Ensure Your Resume Is ATS Friendly

No matter how fantastic the content on your resume is, if it doesn’t make it through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), it won’t be seen. A key component to updating your resume is to create content that is compatible with the ATS software most employers use. That means it has to have:

Contact information, including the city, state you’d like to work in, your phone number, email address, and any online portfolios or accounts that you’d like to highlight (a custom LinkedIn URL is a great addition).
Relevant keywords that match the job description.
A simple reverse-chronological layout without text boxes, lines, shapes, or columns.
One color (black) and one font (Calibri, Arial, or Helvetica are best).
No more than two pages.
No photos or icons.

Avoid filling your resume with keywords in white font. It’s bad form and could potentially eliminate you from consideration.

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Resume Writing YouTube Playlist

As we conclude this blog in celebration of “Update Your Resume Month,” it's the perfect time to introduce our sister company’s “Resume Writing” YouTube playlist. This handpicked selection of videos is your ultimate guide to creating a winning resume that gets noticed. Uncover proven strategies, dos and don'ts, and actionable advice to refine every aspect of your resume. Subscribe to our channel today, and get ready to stride confidently towards new career opportunities, armed with a resume that truly shines.

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September Is Update Your Resume Month

September 16, 2021 by Lacey Walters

The Crux of a Great Resume: Accomplishments

While what you did at each role is still an important part of your resume in 2021, skills are not the primary components you want to highlight on your resume. These days, your best bet it to focus on your accomplishments and how you’ve added value at your positions.

To craft great accomplishments that pack a punch, use this formula:

Challenge … Action … Result

In other words, there was a challenge you faced, an action you took to overcome that challenge, and then a result that came out of that action.

In most instances, accomplishments fall into one of four categories:

You made the company or client money.
You saved the company or client money.
You made stakeholders happy.
You developed or improved processes and procedures.

In your resume, aim to list one bulleted accomplishment per year, and don’t exceed five bullet points per position.

Text stating "o craft great accomplishments that pack a punch, use this formula" following by a flow chart with three elements containg text.

Update Your Resume with Your Value Proposition

While accomplishments display ways you’ve helped companies succeed in the past, there’s another place you should do that: in your summary.

Here’s an example of a great summary:

Ensure Your Resume Is ATS Friendly

No matter how fantastic the content on your resume is, if it doesn’t make it through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), it won’t be seen. A key component to updating your resume is to create content that works with the ATS software most employers use. That means it has to have:

Contact information, including the city, state you’d like to work in, your phone number, email address, and any online portfolios or accounts that you’d like to highlight (a custom LinkedIn URL is a great addition).
Relevant keywords that match the job description.
A simple reverse-chronological layout without text boxes, lines, shapes, or columns.
One color (black) and one font (Calibri, Arial, or Helvetica are best).
No more than two pages.
No photos or icons.

Avoid filling your resume with keywords in white font. It’s bad form and could potentially eliminate you from consideration.

Career Coaching and Resume Writing Are Coming to Blue Signal

As a recognized, premier recruiting firm, Blue Signal is excited to announce the launch of a new component to our business designed to help job seekers. We will provide users with the education and tools needed to advocate for themselves in today’s job market.

Be sure to stay tuned to our blog and social media pages LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), and contact us to get insider information on our launch date and how you can join!

2021 Jobs on the Rise: How 2020 Shaped New Trends and Created a Surge In Demand

April 8, 2021 by Aylish DeVore

As we settle into 2021, it has become evident how much has shifted in the workforce - especially considering what jobs are in demand. 2020, the year of unprecedented times, has brought us a completely new list of roles and industries that are rapidly hiring and ready to be capitalized on. Diversity and inclusion consulting roles, for example, have drastically increased as businesses seek dedicated staff behind these crucial initiatives. Flexible schedules and more positions offering work from home options have also played a big part in the job market further opening up. Big cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. still lead with the majority of open jobs, but there is much more freedom when it comes to job hunting compared to a year ago. The spike in the number of open roles and those looking for work also directly relates to the high amount of layoffs that took place in early 2020. Those who were laid off or took time to be at home with family due to the pandemic are now looking to enter back into the workforce as the vaccine is being adopted and those roles are reopening. In this blog, Blue Signal breaks down specific industry trends to look at what caused such an increased demand in jobs, specifically within D&I, healthcare, E-commerce and marketing, tax roles, and education.

Industry Trends:

Navigating 2020 was new territory for everyone - while some industries and businesses were hit harder than others, everyone was forced to pivot and adjust as best they could. The hospitality industry for example, faced one of the biggest hits across all industries, but it was incredible to see how these entertainment businesses were able to reimagine their brand and service offerings to match the needs of consumers. In a previous blog, we shared how food and beverage companies rose to the challenge, with some global distilleries shifting production from vodka and gin to hand sanitizer. LinkedIn recently created a list of the most in-demand jobs for 2021 and they found that while fields such as aviation and hospitality were affected the most, other areas like healthcare, education, and finance had to drastically ramp up hiring to meet increased demand.

Diversity and Inclusion Jobs

Across all industries, large or small, businesses are recognizing the necessary action they must take when it comes to being vocal and thoughtful about D&I within their own organizations. For a lot of businesses, this is something they are dealing with publically for the first time. After the Black Lives Matter movement and many other global civil rights campaigns that took place last year, companies are speaking to their customers’ and audiences’ interests, and making plans to support these causes internally. To carry out these mission statements, many companies are seeking to hire professionals in new roles and even full departments, to develop and manage these policies and actions surrounding diversity and inclusion. Indeed reported that “Between September 2019 and September 2020, Indeed job postings in diversity, inclusion and belonging have risen 56.3%—from 140 jobs per million to 219. More significantly, after the U.S. economy declined in Spring 2020, the DI&B industry recovered quickly, with job postings rising by an astonishing 123% between May and September.” For examples and actionable advice on how your company can go about D&I initiatives head-on, check out our recent blogs on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Blue Signal and The Importance of Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting, where we mention what we’re doing to enforce this change both internally and within the recruitment industry as a whole.

Workplace Diversity Experts

- Increased Demand: Last year, companies large and small turned to diversity experts to help bring new voices into their organizations. Hiring for these roles increased more than 90% since 2019.
- Top Job Titles: Common job titles include Diversity Manager, Diversity Officer, Head of Diversity, and Diversity Coordinator.
- Top Locations Hiring: Popular hiring locations include New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago.
- Salary Range: The average salary ranges from $72,900 to about $97,000.

Healthcare Jobs

Not surprisingly, the healthcare industry has completely opened up and still seems to have a never-ending demand for staff, specialists, researchers, and volunteers due to the global health crisis. This has created a huge increase in opportunity and, for those who were contemplating making a career change into the medical field, it could not have come at a better time. Due to such an uptick in urgency for professionals like these, it is the easiest it’s ever been to make this transition, with quicker onboarding processes and more options for accelerated certifications and education programs available. Seaman says, “Many of these roles can be trained for remotely and don’t require a four-year degree.” Though front-line workers such as medical assistants and physicians are always in demand, another newcomer to these highly sought-after positions is in home health. When friends and family members weren’t able to visit their loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living facilities for months at a time, many families sought new plans for their elders’ care. Even though assisted living staff is still in high demand, at-home care workers have quickly grown in need as people would prefer their loved ones to be recovering at a private home rather than in a shared living space in close quarters with others.

Healthcare Supporting Staff

- Increased Demand: Hiring for these positions has increased more than 34% within 25 titles since 2019.
- Top Job Titles: Health Care Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant, and Home Health Aide are among the most common professional titles.
- Top Skills: On average, skills such as Patient Education, Data Entry, and Physician Relations tend to be of the most in-demand within the space.
- Salary Range: The average salary within this field falls between $65,300 and $106,000.

Nurses

- Increased Demand: Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system and through the pandemic have been in demand more than ever, growing nearly 30% since 2019.
- Top Job Titles: Roles such as Registered Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, and Intensive Care Nurse are some of the top positions hiring.
- Top Locations Hiring: New York City, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia have proven to be the most in-demand due to their larger population density.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $73,000 to $111,000.

Mental Health Specialists

- Increased Demand: With last year’s mental health crisis caused by the pandemic, hiring for these roles grew nearly 24% in 2020.
- Top Job Titles: Roles such as Behavior Therapists, Mental Health Specialists, Psychotherapists, and Mental Health Technicians have all increased in demand.
- Top Locations Hiring: Boston, San Francisco, and New York City have seen the largest surge.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $41,600 to $65,000.

E-commerce and Digital Opportunities

As we’ve predicted since the beginning of the internet, the ability to generate online business and establish a digital brand presence proved itself to be not only beneficial, but a necessity, throughout the pandemic. The results were clear, businesses that had already established their E-comm brand online and invested in digital marketing and brand awareness prior to the global shutdown, skyrocketed. Those who were unable to pivot and redirect their business online found it difficult to stay afloat. The new wave of online and virtual communities has also brought in many ideas that led to new entrants to the space. Social media and digital marketing professionals, as well as graphic designers, web developers, and AI engineers are in high demand now more than ever as businesses pivot their focus toward updated and user-friendly websites. With the E-commerce world hitting record numbers - shipping and fulfillment jobs reactively increased in demand, too. Products are being consumed online in never before seen volumes, and as a result businesses are essentially required to order more inventory, invest in larger warehouse space, and hire more staff to support these larger volumes of picking, packing, shipping, returns, and customer service jobs.

Frontline E-commerce Workers
- Increased Demand: Hiring grew 73% YOY — and that demand continues with over 400,000 open jobs today!
- Top Job Titles: Most openings within e-commerce are for professional titles like Driver, Supply Chain Associate, Package Handler, and Personal Shopper.
- Top Locations Hiring: In the bigger cities, the demand seems to be highest with Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C. topping the list.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these positions falls between $42,000 and $56,000.

Business Development and Sales Professionals
- Increased Demand: Tasked with quickly adapting to an uncertain world and economy, hiring grew more than 45% between 2020 and 2019.
- Top Job Titles: In-demand professional titles include Sales Consultant, Sales Operations Assistant, Inbound Sales Specialist, and Strategic Advisor.
- Top Locations Hiring: The top locations hiring remain in larger cities such as New York City, Denver, and Atlanta.
- Salary Range: The average salary ranges from $43,300 to $105,000.

Digital Marketing Professionals

- Increased Demand: Hiring for digital marketing roles grew nearly 33% YOY vastly due to the pandemic and increase of people remaining inside and at home.
- Top Job Titles: Digital Marketing Specialist, Social Media Manager, and Search Engine Optimization Specialist are titles commonly looking to hire.
- Top Locations Hiring: Cities such as New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles tend to be hiring hot spots.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $48,000 to $96,0000.

Digital Content Creators

- Increased Demand: From TikTok to YouTube, and blogs to podcasts, the demand for digital content creators grew 49% year-over-year.
- Top Job Titles: Roles such as Content Coordinators, Writing Consultants, Podcasters, and Bloggers have been the most in-demand.
- Top Locations Hiring: New York City, Chicago, and Atlanta have seen the biggest surge.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $46,000 to $62,400.

Specialized Engineers

- Increased Demand: Most business and casual interactions moved online during the height of the pandemic, causing engineering roles to grow by nearly 25%.
- Top Job Titles: Common titles to look for include Web Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Frontend Developer, and Game Developer.
- Top Locations Hiring: San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, D.C. tend to be hiring hot spots though the field has a high remote work availability.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $77,500 to $104,000.

User Experience Professionals

- Increased Demand: Demand for people who specialize in how people interact with these technologies grew 20% between 2019 and 2020.
- Top Job Titles: User Experience Designer, Product Design Consultant, and User Interface Designer roles have seen the biggest spike.
- Top Locations Hiring: Cities such as San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle have been the most in-demand.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $80,000 to $103,000.

Data Scientists

- Increased Demand: Brought on by the pandemic, some businesses leaned more heavily on data scientists with hiring growing nearly 46% since 2019.
- Top Job Titles: Common titles include Data Scientist, Data Science Specialist, and Data Management Analyst.
- Top Locations Hiring: Specific hiring hotspots include Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and New York City.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $100,000 to $130,000.

Artificial Intelligence Engineers

- Increased Demand: The profession of artificial intelligence (AI) was booming well before the pandemic hit but the industry did not slow down last year. Hiring in this area grew 32% between 2019 and 2020.
- Top Job Titles: Titles such as Machine Learning Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Specialist, and Machine Learning Researcher have all seen increased demand.
- Top Locations Hiring: San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle tend to be common hiring locations for this field.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $124,000 to $150,000.

Roles for Tax Professionals

Tax season seems to be a hectic time of year no matter the case, but this year is drastically unique. 2021 has seen a significant increase in people seeking professional help with filing taxes due to all the new and additional steps that have arisen from the pandemic and subsequent housing market. While the year began with a low unemployment rate of 3.5%, by April that figure had soared to 14.7% amid business shutdowns. A staggering number of 70 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits since the beginning of the pandemic last year, which creates a whole new tax situation many are unfamiliar with. Small businesses are also finding themselves in new territory after applying for and leveraging SBA loans. Even smaller claims from those who received stimulus checks has caused people who may not usually seek out tax help to reconsider this year. Another big factor playing into the overwhelming need for tax advice and services was the drastic change in the housing market. With interest rates at a record low, people were buying homes like crazy and homeowners were refinancing their properties to get better rates. Both instances caused homeowners, new and old, to search for professional assistance.

Loan and Mortgage Experts

- Increased Demand: From 2019, hiring within this industry increased nearly 59%.
- Top Job Titles: The majority of openings within the Loan and Mortgage space include Underwriter, Mortgage Loan Officer, Escrow Officer, Loan Closer.
- Top Locations Hiring: Cities such as New York City, Dallas, and Chicago tend to be the hiring hot spots.
- Salary Range: The average salary within this field falls between $43,700 and $60,000.

Education & Career Coaching Jobs

In the midst of the pandemic, schools and universities and even coaching professionals were tasked with a major overhaul to quickly rethink their systems and completely reshape the way they operate and educate. This resulted in an increase in demand for the industry as a whole as virtual education and coaching became much more accessible. Many individuals found the time to go back to school during quarantine and those who were laid off realized the benefits of having an advanced degree in their field. Personal and career coaches also saw a major increase in demand when the state of the pandemic caused many people to reevaluate the direction of their careers, lives, and beyond. Professionals who specialize in life coaching and career planning became hot commodities, surging the industry and becoming extremely in demand today. Virtual learning has proved to be increasingly successful and incredibly advanced as those in the space continue to streamline their processes. This new age of coaching and educating will most likely change the way we learn, not just temporarily, but for the future to come.

Education Professionals

- Increased Demand: Within the education industry, overall hiring grew more than 20% between 2019 and 2020.
- Top Job Titles: Common positions include Teaching Assistant, Elementary School Teacher, Mathematics Tutor, and Curriculum Developer.
- Top Locations Hiring: Even with remote options available, top hiring locations remain New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $46,500 to $63,200.

Personal and Career Coaches

- Increased Demand: Due to the seismic events of 2020, hiring for coaching roles increased more than 51% since 2019.
- Top Job Titles: Titles such as Career Coordinator, Life Coach, Fitness Coach, and Business Coach are all commonly sought after.
- Top Locations Hiring: Cities with an increase in demand include New York City, Houston, and Boston.
- Salary Range: The average salary for these roles ranges from $44,300 to $50,000.

With the novel and constantly changing climate of the workforce today, it’s important to adjust and pivot accordingly when it comes to the next steps in your career. Whether you are someone who is looking to make an industry move, or calculate a secure pivot within your existing field, referencing this list can help you dial into a more targeted role and show which skills to highlight. For example, those who have worked in retail will want to hone skills in E-commerce, customer service, and brand marketing to stay competitive in their field. If you have a background in Human Resources, focusing on your skills and experience facilitating D&I initiatives and overcoming challenges in this area could be a smart move. No matter the industry or career path you are on, our recruiters at Blue Signal can help you capitalize on the demand facing your industry. Reach out to us for guidance, or check out our website for tons of helpful resources such as open job boards, industry-specific trends, and blog posts on how to enhance your resume, brand yourself online, or nail an upcoming interview.