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Why Your Resume is Getting Ghosted: The Problem with "Assisted"

Applying to jobs and hearing nothing back? Your resume might be the problem. Here is why you need to stop using weak verbs like "assisted" and start highlighting your true impact to get past the six-second recruiter scan.

Robyn Sotolov 10/19/26 Robyn Sotolov 10/19/26

"Have Spies": A CIA Leadership Lesson on Toxic Managers & Company Culture

A senior CIA leader once gave me the best advice: "Have spies." Here is why cultivating ground truth is essential for leaders, and how job seekers can use counterintelligence to spot toxic managers before accepting an offer.

Robyn Sotolov 10/5/26 Robyn Sotolov 10/5/26

Should You Bring an Iced Coffee to a Job Interview?

Should you bring an iced coffee to a job interview? It shouldn’t matter, but sometimes the smallest things can shape a first impression. Here’s why it’s worth thinking about before you walk in.

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Quick Resume Checklist

Before sending out your next job application, run your resume through this quick 3-point checklist. Learn how simple tweaks to impact, keyword alignment, and formatting can make the difference between being overlooked and landing an interview.