How to Job Search at a Conference
Most job seekers attend conferences the wrong way. They show up, collect swag, sit through sessions, add a few people on LinkedIn afterward, and hope something magically happens. Then two weeks later?Nothing. But conferences can be one of the best shortcuts in a job search — especially in competitive markets where online applications disappear into […]
Problem Solutions and Problem Solving Aren’t The Same
Why the STAR Method Isn’t for Everybody (and What to Do Instead) The STAR methodology has become the gold standard for answering behavioral interview questions. Situation.Task.Action.Result. If you’ve spent any time preparing for interviews, you’ve probably been told: “Just use STAR.” And while the framework itself isn’t wrong, here’s the uncomfortable truth: STAR only works […]
Four Possible Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired (And What to Do About It)
We get it – the job search is tough. Sometimes it takes dozens of applications before something sticks, and even then, the initial interview might not go as planned. You might start to wonder, why won’t anyone hire me? Am I the problem? Before you resign yourself to a jumbo bag of Doritos and a two-day Love Island […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Phone Interviews to Help You Nail the Call
Few things are more exciting than getting the call (or email) from a recruiter that says, “Thank you for submitting your application to Company X. We would like to interview for the role of Y at your earliest convenience” – especially when you’re comfortable in a conference room or over Zoom. But then you read […]
Understanding Outplacement
Downsizing. Rightsizing. Decruited. Redirected, reshuffled, selected out. “Outplacement” might sound like one more fancy way of saying “you’re fired” if you’re going through a job loss – but that isn’t the case. In fact, outplacement services are meant to help you smoothly transition into your next role. So, What is Outplacement? As frustrating as being […]
20 Pieces of Workplace Jargon Executives Should Not Use
Workplace jargon has become cliched and overused, particularly during layoffs. Post Up CEO Founder Franklin Buchanan was featured in this Forbes Council Post with his thoughts.
How To Write A Resume
Chapter 1 – The Development Process Content is king on a resume, and you want to make sure your content is relevant and not redundant. Start with your current job and make a list of all the things that you do on a daily basis. Some people will tell you that a resume should be […]
‘Tis the Season to Prepare for Your New Year’s Job Hunt
Post Up Founder Franklin Buchanan offers his tips for Palmetto Bella’s Magazine to set a New Year’s job search up for success. Read the full article here.
What Can Job Seekers Do to Stand Out More on LinkedIn?
Ask a Recruiter: What Can Job Seekers Do to Stand Out More on LinkedIn? According to just about every recruiter I know, LinkedIn remains the go-to place to find and evaluate talent. According to this article, 97% of hiring professionals use LinkedIn! But here’s the thing….in 2025, it’s crowded. Between the rise of spam accounts, ghost recruiters, and […]
Resume Grammar 101
It takes the average recruiter only 6 seconds to size up a resume (6 seconds!) which is why it’s critical that every word counts. And when you’re writing in succinct bullet points, what you’re saying is just as important as how you say it. Uniform and error-free writing not only makes your resume easier for […]