The Blog
with Heather Austin
Welcome to the blog! Designed to help you unravel the complexities of the job market and secure a transformative job offer. You’ll find a wealth of insights, strategies, and motivational content crafted to guide you confidently through the job market. Whether you’re aiming for your first big break or a pivotal career shift, the blog provides the tools and inspiration needed to achieve the career you’ve always envisioned.
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RECENT BLOG POSTS!
LinkedIn Mistakes – Top 10 LinkedIn Profile Mistakes To Avoid
Keeping your LinkedIn profile up-to-date makes you 18 times more likely to be found in LinkedIn searches by recruiters! So if your profile is not current, tune in, because today you’ll learn 10 LinkedIn mistakes that you might be making that are keeping you from...
Job Search Strategies and Techniques – How To MASTER Your Job Search
Are you looking for strategies that will accelerate your job search? Have you submitted your resume and cover letter countless times and you still don’t have the job offer you’ve been waiting for? If this sound like you, tune in, because today you’ll learn my top 5...
How to Write an Elevator Pitch
Do you want to learn how to create the perfect elevator pitch so that you can impress a potential employer or land a new client? Are you trying to decide if you need an elevator pitch?Here, you’ll learn why it’s important to have an elevator pitch, how long your pitch...
How to Explain Employment Gaps on Your Resume or in an Interview
Do you have gaps in your work history that you need to explain on your resume? Maybe you’ve taken time off because of family obligations, or maybe you were let go and it’s taken you longer than planned to find a new job. If this sounds like you, stay around, because...
How to Write a LinkedIn Summary
If you want to learn how to write a great LinkedIn summary, you’re in the right place; today, I’m sharing my top 5 tips to help you tackle one of the most overlooked sections on LinkedIn. Having a well-written LinkedIn profile is crucial if you are trying to land a...
First Steps to Grow a Small Business FAST with Trena Little
So you’re striving to become an entrepreneur, and you hope to one day establish your own business. Here, you’ll learn 5 steps to creating a business, and you’ll learn what you can do to make your dreams a reality. To help you navigate this journey, I’ve called on a...
Best Advice for YouTube Beginners to Grow Your Channel
Hi guys! Today, my good friend Trena invited me to her channel, “Tips with Trena,” and asked me to share some top tips that I used to grow my YouTube channel very fast. I’m super excited to share these tips with you. IOn my YouTube channel (as well as here on my...
How to Follow up after a Job Interview + Interview Follow-up Email Template
So you just finished a job interview that went well, and you’re wondering: What to do next? In this video, you’ll learn learn how to follow up after your interview, when you should follow up, and what you can do to stand out from all the other candidates. The Ultimate...
How to Prepare for a Job Interview – Job Interview Preparation Tips
So you have a job interview coming up, and you need advice on how to prepare for interview day. Today, you’ll learn my top 4 tips to help you get ready for your upcoming interview so that you feel more confident and can interview with ease. The 6-Second ResumeYour...
Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years? – Interview Sample Answer
The interview question, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”, is a tough one! Most of us aren’t thinking about where we want to be in 1 year, let alone 5 years. So when this question comes up in an interview, it can throw you for a loop. FREE SAMPLE RESUME...
How to Write a Resume with Little or No Work Experience
One question I’m asked a lot is, "How do I write a resume with little or no work experience?” Whether you’re entering the workforce for the very first time or you’ve had a gap in your work history, coming up with content to put on your resume might feel like you’re...
How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out
98% of recruiters and 85% of hiring managers use LinkedIn to find qualified candidates for open positions, making LinkedIn the place to be if you are on the hunt for a new job. It has the power to send recruiters and managers knocking at your door. So what can you do...
How to Answer the Interview Question, “Why Should We Hire You?”
I’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of students over the years to help them refine and perfect their interview skills. One interview question that we always prepare for is, “Why should we hire you?” We have to tackle this question because it’s a popular...
How to Write a Short Professional Bio
Are you wondering how to write a short professional bio, for anything from an article to one of your social platforms? If so, stick around, because here, you’ll learn how to write a bio that captivates your audience's attention. And stay until the end for an example...
How to Write a Resume that Stands Out
Do you want an up-to-date, knockout resume that stands out from the competition? Are you wondering what to include on a resume so that it properly showcases who you are? If so, read on to learn what needs to be included on your resume so that it rises above the rest....
5 Common Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid
Job interviews can be stressful! This makes it extremely easy to slip up and make a mistake during the interview! Today, you'll learn 5 of the most common job interview mistakes that people make and how to avoid them.Take this chance to learn the 5 tops things to...
How to Answer Behavioral-Based Interview Questions
Let’s face it; we all dread behavioral-based interview questions. They tend to put you on the spot and can be very difficult to answer. However, interviewers love to ask them. But don’t worry! I’ve got you covered. Right here, I’ll teach you 2 simple steps that will...
How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job
LinkedIn now has more than 500 million users, with 2 new users joining every second. Additionally, 44% of LinkedIn users earn more than $75,000 in a year, and it’s been reported that 41% of millionaires use LinkedIn. This makes LinkedIn the place to be if you are on...
How to Answer: “What Are Your Greatest Weaknesses?”
Today, you’re going learn how to answer one of the most commonly asked interview questions: “What are your greatest weaknesses?” Because this question can be one of the most intimidating, I’m going to show you how to properly answer it with confidence and control. If...
How to Format a Resume Fast – Example Resume Template
Do you want a professional-looking resume that gets noticed by employers? Are you wondering how to format your resume so that it looks good? I want to help you get that resume! So today, let me teach you how to properly format your resume so that it will catch the eye...
How to Answer the Interview Question: What Are Your Greatest Strengths?
So you have a job interview coming up, and you want to do your very best so that you can finally get the job offer. Today, you’ll learn how to answer one of the most popular interview questions: What are your greatest strengths? You’ll also get a rundown of why...