The Importance of Finding A Mentor
The wish for a mentor, as described by Facebook’s COO Sheryl Sandberg, is “the professional equivalent of waiting for Prince Charming.” She pushes back against the notion that there is […]
Hire a Career Coach and Make Your Job Search Less Painful!
Let’s just get this out of the way. There’s no way to outsource your job search. Hiring a career coach or a recruiter doesn’t mean they’ll do the work for […]
7 Tips for a Successful Interview with a Recruiter
When you’re interviewing for a job, it pays for you to think like the hiring organization. But when you’re interviewing with a recruiter, it’s a different experience. What can you […]
Boly:Welch 101 – Hiring Managers Share Their Top Interview Tips
There’s a lot of interview advice out there. Most of it covers the same ground — have two copies of your resume printed (PSA: investigate the company culture before you […]
Boly:Welch 101 – The “Secrets” to Working With a Recruiter
You’ve probably heard negative stories about recruiters who don’t return calls or “headhunters” who pursue a candidate aggressively, only to disappear. If you listen to all the buzz, recruiting professionals […]
Boly:Welch 101 – Making Your Network Work
If you’ve ever been intimidated by the thought of networking, we encourage you to reframe your perspective. Think about the last time you connected with someone online or at a […]
Boly:Welch 101 – The Winning Guide to Informational Interviews
WRITTEN BY ABBY ENGERS, J.D., SHRM-CP I got my job at Boly:Welch through an informational interview. My first “real” job as an attorney was pretty isolating — most of my […]
Boly:Welch 101 – Hacking Your Job Search (And Not Hating the Process)
Several decades ago, good job search advice had job seekers actually hitting the pavement looking for available positions. Although we wouldn’t recommend this method to find most professional services jobs, […]
Boly:Welch 101 – A Comprehensive Guide to Resumes
A resume is like small talk. It isn’t going to land you the sale, find you the mentor, or gain you access to a project. However, if you do it […]