by Donald Strankowski | Jul 7, 2026 | General, Graduates and Young Professionals, Job Search Tactics, Over 40 and Boomer Job Search, Resumes and Cover Letters
If you’ve submitted dozens—or even hundreds—of job applications without receiving interview requests, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common frustrations among today’s job seekers. The good news? In most cases, the problem isn’t...
by Donald Strankowski | Apr 14, 2026 | Resumes and Cover Letters, Technology and Your Job Search
According to astronomers, a black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. For job seekers, it can seem like every online application ends up in a black hole too, where no force on earth is strong enough to...
by Donald Strankowski | Oct 20, 2025 | General, Resumes and Cover Letters, Technology and Your Job Search
You’ve read the clickbait: “Beat the ATS with these 10 sneaky tricks!” Trouble is, a lot of those “hacks” do more harm than good. Below are common tactics job seekers use (often with good intentions) that end up sabotaging their applications — plus quick, practical...
by Donald Strankowski | Jun 10, 2023 | Avant Garde Career Advice, General, Job Search Tactics, Resumes and Cover Letters, Technology and Your Job Search
Anyone who has been single and in the dating scene for the past few years is well familiar with the term “ghosting.” Ghosting, according to Wikipedia, is a term which describes the practice of ending all communication and contact with another person without any...
by Donald Strankowski | Jan 4, 2023 | Avant Garde Career Advice, Job Interviews, Resumes and Cover Letters
If you’ve ever been to London and taken public rail transportation known as The Tube, you’re well aware of the written platform warning and automated voice that blares over the loudspeaker “Mind the gap!” It’s become iconic whereas you can purchase t-shirts,...
by Donald Strankowski | Jan 20, 2014 | Resumes and Cover Letters
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions people make each year is to find a new or better job. But just as tools, technology, and standards change across any industry, the same holds true for how employees are now qualified and hired. You’ve probably heard this...
