Career Advice Journal # Work, without the guesswork. Practical reporting and thoughtful advice about careers, job searches, hiring, compensation, leadership, and the changing world of work. ## Journal archive. Clear explanations, useful frameworks, and grounded observations for people navigating work from either side of the hiring table. [![Explaining Work Gaps and Job Hops in the Interview](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/378c69b529c6cc86fad4caf27d3ff9b1-1024x576.jpg) Archive](https://jobicy.com/blog/9886-explaining-work-gaps-and-job-hops-in-the-interview.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Explaining Work Gaps and Job Hops in the Interview](https://jobicy.com/blog/9886-explaining-work-gaps-and-job-hops-in-the-interview.md) Work gaps or quick job hops sets the alarm bells ringing for a recruiter; so what can you do if you are caught in such a situation? Here are some tips… ![Jobicy Team](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/07/avatar_221_1784561144.jpg) Jobicy TeamNov 25, 2021 · 4 min read[![Tips to Write an Effective Cover Letter](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/11/a97242e2fe9ef74689b53fb8af164cc7.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/9883-tips-to-write-an-effective-cover-letter.md)[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) ### [Tips to Write an Effective Cover Letter](https://jobicy.com/blog/9883-tips-to-write-an-effective-cover-letter.md) A cover letter is the first impression for a recruiter and must encourage him to read your resume further. Read on… Jobicy TeamNov 25 · 3 min[![How to Stay Motivated During a Career Search](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/07/280c1731e0d1bd4780d465482a246fe0.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/7014-how-to-stay-motivated-during-a-career-search.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [How to Stay Motivated During a Career Search](https://jobicy.com/blog/7014-how-to-stay-motivated-during-a-career-search.md) As you face difficulty in your career search, there are a few tips you can follow to stay motivated. Barbara BestOct 28 · 3 min[![What is The Best Way to Explain Gaps in Employment on Your Resume?](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/07/80f7a6a6b0e0b4849cd3c58206dd803e.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/7016-what-is-the-best-way-to-explain-gaps-in-employment-on-your-resume.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [What is The Best Way to Explain Gaps in Employment on Your Resume?](https://jobicy.com/blog/7016-what-is-the-best-way-to-explain-gaps-in-employment-on-your-resume.md) Not all resume gaps are indications of a poor job search. Jobicy TeamAug 25 · 3 min[![Landing Your Dream Job: Make It Happen!](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/08/7e7a177f8d76d8f5dfd0366c63fc43fa.png)](https://jobicy.com/blog/7017-landing-your-dream-job.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Landing Your Dream Job: Make It Happen!](https://jobicy.com/blog/7017-landing-your-dream-job.md) So your dream job seems like a distant vision and you feel stuck and uninspired? Natalya LuftAug 8 · 3 min[![4 Reasons to Stick to Your Job Search This Summer](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/07/f3ef12b9d759ba01ddd19ee8575d9e3a.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/7018-stick-to-your-job-search-this-summer.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [4 Reasons to Stick to Your Job Search This Summer](https://jobicy.com/blog/7018-stick-to-your-job-search-this-summer.md) Should you put your hunt for a new position on hold until the fall rolls around? Here are four good reasons… Jobicy TeamAug 3 · 3 min[![To Profile or Not to Profile – That is The Question](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/05/6f9d7e2a47b99fbef9cba9bea89370ac-1.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5895-to-profile-or-not-to-profile-that-is-the-question.md)[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) ### [To Profile or Not to Profile – That is The Question](https://jobicy.com/blog/5895-to-profile-or-not-to-profile-that-is-the-question.md) Should you employ some form of psychometric profiling in your recruitment process? Barbara BestJun 24 · 3 min[![Changing Careers? Top 5 Essential Things to Know](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/05/c9f0f895fb98ab9159f51fd0297e236d.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5897-changing-careers-top-5-essential-things-to-know.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Changing Careers? Top 5 Essential Things to Know](https://jobicy.com/blog/5897-changing-careers-top-5-essential-things-to-know.md) Here are a few things you should know about switching careers. Jobicy TeamJun 9 · 3 min[![Career Possibilities in 2025](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/05/6f9d7e2a47b99fbef9cba9bea89370ac.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5898-career-possibilities-in-2025.md)[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) ### [Career Possibilities in 2025](https://jobicy.com/blog/5898-career-possibilities-in-2025.md) Automation, digital technology, and artificial intelligence are changing the labor landscape in a big way. Jobicy TeamMay 15 · 4 min[![Keeping the Women in Your Team](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/03/Jobicy-210328222557-243451.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5896-keeping-the-women-in-your-team.md)[Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) ### [Keeping the Women in Your Team](https://jobicy.com/blog/5896-keeping-the-women-in-your-team.md) Did you know that women represent half of all professionals entering finance, but by VP level the proportion has dropped substantially? Jobicy TeamMar 29 · 4 min[![Senior Hires – Getting it Right](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/03/Jobicy-210328221625-116379.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5894-senior-hires-getting-it-right.md)[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) ### [Senior Hires – Getting it Right](https://jobicy.com/blog/5894-senior-hires-getting-it-right.md) On the face of it, recruitment of a senior private equity professional follows a similar pattern to a junior hire: choose… Jobicy TeamMar 29 · 5 min[![Helping Your Recruitment Partner to Help You](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/03/Jobicy-210327123054-549949.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5891-helping-your-recruitment-partner-to-help-you.md)[Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md) ### [Helping Your Recruitment Partner to Help You](https://jobicy.com/blog/5891-helping-your-recruitment-partner-to-help-you.md) We work with a wide range of private equity and venture capital clients and have a privileged opportunity to see how… Jobicy TeamMar 27 · 4 min[![8 Powerful Reminders for Refreshing Your Resume](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/03/Jobicy-210322160234-880853.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5854-8-powerful-reminders-for-refreshing-your-resume.md)[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) ### [8 Powerful Reminders for Refreshing Your Resume](https://jobicy.com/blog/5854-8-powerful-reminders-for-refreshing-your-resume.md) Your resume and Linkedin profile needs updating at least twice a year. Jobicy TeamMar 22 · 3 min[![8 Tips to Shine in Interviews](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/03/Jobicy-210321120012-949963.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/5834-8-tips-to-shine-in-interviews.md)[Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) ### [8 Tips to Shine in Interviews](https://jobicy.com/blog/5834-8-tips-to-shine-in-interviews.md) To help you out, we’ve prepared the following tips to help you truly shine during your interviews. Jobicy TeamMar 21 · 5 min ## Go beyond advice. Use Jobicy’s career intelligence to research compensation, understand possible paths, evaluate companies, and prepare for your next move. 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