We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide bringing together Movement Talent's best insights for navigating every stage of your job search journey Whether you're exploring new opportunities or actively pursuing your next role, success comes from approaching the job search strategically. This guide walks you through the complete process—from initial preparation to landing your ideal position. Phase 1: Build Your Foundation Invest in Professional Development Before diving into applications, focus on upskilling opportunities that strengthen your candidacy. When approaching your employer about professional development, come prepared with options and make the business case for how new skills will benefit both you [...]

If you're reading this, you've probably stared at a blank document wondering how to craft a cover letter that doesn't sound like every other one in a recruiter’s inbox. We get it. The cover letter can feel like an outdated formality, yet according to one survey, 94% of hiring managers* say cover letters influence their interview decisions. In fact, Movement Talent recently worked with an Executive Director who made initial interview decisions just by reading cover letters. Only after the initial interviews did they read the candidates’ resumes. The reality is that in today's competitive job market, a well-written [...]

If you know someone experiencing a job transition, layoff, or career change right now, please share this resource with them if you think helpful. In today's rapidly shifting job market, many talented professionals find themselves unexpectedly needing to update their resumes and look for new opportunities. This reality affects workers across all sectors, with many skilled professionals suddenly needing to navigate unfamiliar job search terrain. Let's be honest about something that might be hard to hear: right now, the job market is challenging. No amount of application polishing or job board searching can change the fundamental reality that there [...]

One of the most common concerns we hear from job seekers is feeling caught unaware by interview questions they didn't expect. While you can't predict every question that might come your way, there's a powerful tool at your disposal that can help you prepare more effectively: the job announcement itself. Think of a job announcement as more than just a list of requirements - it's actually a roadmap to your interview preparation. Those carefully crafted qualifications aren't just telling you what the organization wants; they're giving you insight into what they'll ask to determine if you're the right fit [...]

Movement Talent was fortunate to have Katelyn Chacon as our summer intern this year. We asked Katelyn to share a bit about what she learned here, particularly updating her resume. In this blog post, we share Katelyn in her own words, with additional guidance based on our team’s experience reviewing thousands of resumes over the past several years. Especially for those who are currently job seekers, we hope you take away some tangible ways to improve your resume. The task I look forward to least when it comes to the job application process is updating and editing my resume. [...]

This post is authored by Linda Nguyen Over the past four years at Movement Talent, we have sat in on many an interview, and have seen what works and what does not. There are obvious things for video interviews like logging on early to test your audio and video, keeping your camera on, avoiding doing other work while interviewing, and turning off any other apps or digital distractions. Then, there are the not-so-obvious things like creating more time, space, and flexibility to allow interviewees to share openly.  When we have questions for candidates about motivation, we empower interviewees to [...]